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The Certified Journalism Educator exam is designed to demonstrate your knowledge of basics in journalism and media advising. The following information will assist you in preparing for the exam.
The free-response test of 20 questions will be administered during a two and one-half hour period by JEA officials. Participants will have an average of seven minutes per question. The categories of questions and number of questions on each exam from each category are listed below.
1. Types of Journalistic Writing
2. Elements of Effective Writing
3. Editing Skills: Style, Mechanics, Accuracy, Balance, etc.
4. Content/Coverage
5. Content /Coverage
6. Types of Mass Media
7. Role of the Media in a Democratic Society
8. Role of the Student Media in the Secondary School
9. Basic Principles of Photojournalism: Composition
10. Basic Principles of Photojournalism: Technical Skills
11. Legal Considerations
12. Ethical Considerations
13. Technology
14. History of the Media
15. Graphics
16. Design
17. Production/Time Management
18. Business and Advertising
19. Staff Relationships
20. Printer, Administrative, Faculty, Other Relationships
The Certification Commission has written the questions so they can be answered from a general journalism advising perspective or from a specific broadcast, newspaper or yearbook perspective when appropriate. |
