Foundations of Journalism for Maryland High School Students
Foundations of Journalism is a high school course that teaches students the core skills of professional journalism. Maryland students in this course learn how to write clear and accurate news stories, conduct interviews, evaluate sources, and understand the ethical responsibilities of the press. These skills connect directly to Maryland College Career Ready Standards for English and communication.
Key Skills Covered in This Course
- News writing: Learn the inverted pyramid structure, headline writing, and objective reporting style.
- Interviewing and sourcing: Practice asking effective questions and verifying information from reliable sources.
- Media literacy: Understand how to evaluate news sources, identify bias, and distinguish fact from opinion.
- Journalism ethics: Study the standards that guide responsible reporting, including fairness, accuracy, and privacy.
- Editing and revision: Develop skills to review and improve written work for clarity, grammar, and style.
How StudyPug Helps Maryland Journalism Students
StudyPug provides structured lessons and practice exercises for every Foundations of Journalism topic. Maryland students can work through lessons at their own pace, revisit concepts they find difficult, and practice with exercises designed to match classroom expectations. Whether a student needs help before a deadline or wants to get ahead on an upcoming unit, StudyPug is available on any device at any time.
Aligned to Maryland College Career Ready Standards
All Foundations of Journalism content on StudyPug is built to align with the Maryland College Career Ready Standards for ELA. This means every lesson connects to the reading, writing, and communication skills Maryland high school students are expected to demonstrate. Students and parents can be confident that the practice they do on StudyPug reflects what is taught in Maryland classrooms.
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