What are students expected to do for a "Hard News" or "Soft News" assignment?
The student will act as a journalist. Choose one of the three provided articles as the topic for writing a news piece. The students are also encouraged to conduct external research to enhance their essays.
Are reading materials provided?
Yes, we’ll provide all necessary reading materials. Additionally, students are asked to subscribe to The New York Times for $1/week for the duration of The Journal program. Subscriptions can be canceled after the course ends.
When should students start the NYT subscription?
Please subscribe to The New York Times for the duration of the bootcamp.
Is a subscription required for all groups?
Yes, both Goldfish Crew and Shark Squad students must subscribe. Subscriptions can be canceled after the program concludes.
Access Issues from International Countries
If you are located overseas (ex: China) and face access issues, you may use a VPN. If using a VPN is not an option, please contact us for additional support and select "Account Access."
When are articles posted?
Assignments are available one day before they’re due.
Locating articles
Select the day of the week within the portal and choose from the three available topics.
Duration of the on-demand videos
On-demand videos for each of the five categories range from 40-60 minutes, with a total duration of around 2-3 hours.
Are videos optional?
For proficient writers, videos are optional but recommended to boost writing skills.
Concerns about controversial topics
While we offer a variety of themes, it’s challenging to avoid all controversial topics. If you have a concern about the course materials, please submit a help ticket here and select "Concern about Course Material."