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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (PGJMC)

ASSIGNMENTS July Session: 2012 JMC-01 JMC-02 JMC-03 JMC-04

School of Journalism and New Media Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

PGJMC ASSIGNMENTS Dear Learner, As explained in the Programme Guide, you need to submit one assignment in each course. i.e.; JMC-01, JMC-02, JMC-03 and JMC-04. All these are Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). Before attempting the assignments, please read the instructions provided in the Programme Guide carefully. The last date of the submission of assignments is given against each assignment. Please note that you have to submit these assignments to the Coordinator of your Study Centre within the stipulated time for being eligible to appear in the term-end examination. You must mention your Enrolment Number, Name, Address, Assignment Code and Study Centre Code on the first page of the Assignment. You must obtain a receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain it. If possible, keep a photocopy of the assignment with you. After evaluation, the assignments have to be returned to you by the Study Centre. Please insist on this and keep a record with you. The marks obtained by you will be sent by the Centre to SR&E Division at IGNOU, New Delhi. Guidelines for doing Assignments There are three questions in each assignment. Attempt all questions as instructed in the assignment. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind: Planning: Read the assignments carefully. Go through the units on which they are based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a logical order. Organization: Draw a rough outline of your answer. Be analytical in your selection of the information for your answer. Give adequate attention to the introduction and the conclusion. Make sure that the answer:  is logical and coherent;  has a proper flow of information in sentences and paragraphs; and  Is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and presentation. Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final version for submission, writing each answer neatly. With best wishes, Prof. Subhash Dhuliya Programme Coordinator 2

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JMC-01: Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication Assignment 01 (Due Date: October 15, 2012) Course Code: JMC-01 Assignment Code: JMC-01/TMA-1/July 2012 Marks: 100 Answer all questions. 1. What are the key elements in communication process? In this context analyze the factor ‘noise’. (400 words, 20 marks) 2. Discuss the agenda setting theory. In this context analyze of the coverage of corruption by news media in recent times. ( 300 words, 20 Marks) 2. How the commercialization of media is affecting the content of the news media? Discuss the impact of commercialization on the television news channels. (400 words, 20 Marks) 4. What do you understand by journalism ethics? Discuss relevance of journalism ethics in current media scenario. (400 words, 20 Marks) 5. Write short notes on any two of the following ( 10 x 2 = 20 Marks) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Press Information Bureau Content Analysis Code of Conduct Press Council of India

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JMC-02: Mass Media and Society Assignment 02 (Due Date: November 30, 2012)

Answer all the questions

Course Code: JMC-02 Assignment Code: JMC-02/TMA-2/July 2012 Marks: 100

1. What do you understand by development communication? What role you expect media to play in the development process? (400 words, 20 Marks) 2. Select any two newspapers of most recent week and analyze the coverage of social issues. (500words, 20 Marks) 3. Discuss the impact of globalization on global flow of news and information. In this context discuss the relevance of MacBride Commission Report on New International Communication and Information Order.(500 words, 20 Marks) 4. Analyze the responsibilities and social obligations of press in context of current media scenario in the country. (400 Marks, 20 Marks) 6. Write short notes on any two of the following: (10+10 = 20 Marks) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Functions of Mass Media Right to Free Expression Mass Media and Politics Role of News Agencies in the system of mass media

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JMC-03: Reporting, Writing and Editing Assignment 03 (Due Date: January 30, 2013)

Course Code: JMC-03 Assignment Code: JMC-03/TMA-3/July2012 Marks 100


1. What makes news? What are the key ingredients that make an event newsworthy? (400 words, 20 Marks) 2. What do you understand interpretative reporting? How it is different from investigative reporting? (400 words, 20 Marks) 3. Write a feature on any topic related to your area of residence. (300 words, 20 Marks) 4. What are the key differences in writing for radio and television? Write a brief script on any topic of your interest -one for radio and another for television (300 Marks, 20 Marks) 5. Write short notes on any two of the following: (10+10 = 20Marks) (i) (ii) (iii) (v)

Opinion and Editorial writing Citizen Journalist Legal Reporting Radio Feature

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JMC-04: Public Relations Assignment 04 (Due Date: March 30, 2013)


Course Code: JMC-04 Assignment Code: JMC-04/TMA-4/July 2012 Marks 100

1. What do you understand by image building? What tools and techniques will you use if you are asked to build image of a public sector bank? (500 words; 20 Marks) 2. What do you understand by internal PR? Discuss the importance of internal PR for a private corporation. (500 words; 20 Marks) 3. What is a House Journal? How will you improve the layout and design of a House Journal? (600 words; 20 Marks) 4. What is the concept of the corporate social responsibility? Discuss its impact on corporate culture”. Comment. (500 words; 20 Marks) 5. Write short notes on any two of the following ( 10+2 =20 Marks) (i) Propaganda and Publicity (ii) Two-way Communication (iii) Press Conference (iv) Code of Ethics in Public Relations

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