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**ENGLISH NOTES** **Made by me n derren**  **TOPIC 1 - CAMPUS JOURNALISM** =============================== Campus journalism is the activity of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for school publications, including newspapers, magazines, and so...

**ENGLISH NOTES** **Made by me n derren**  **TOPIC 1 - CAMPUS JOURNALISM** =============================== Campus journalism is the activity of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for school publications, including newspapers, magazines, and social media. - - - There are several kinds of balanced journalism, including: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ### SUBTOPIC - EDITORIAL BOARD The **editorial board** is a group of people responsible for the overall direction, tone, and content of a publication. - - - - - - - - - - - - **TOPIC 2 - PARTS OF A SCHOOL PAPER** ===================================== A school paper, one form of a journalistic work, is typically a **magazine.** A school paper, of course, will have parts and a structure. ### COVER PAGE The **cover**, or **front page**, is the first thing readers see. Its purpose is to grab attention, convey the theme of the publication, and create a positive first impression. - - - - - - - ### EDITORIAL PAGE The **editorial page** shares information about the publication and allows readers to connect with the staff. Of course, written by the editorial board. - - - - - - - - - - - ### COLUMN Definition: A column, also called an opinion article or op-ed, is a regular feature in a publication where a writer expresses their personal opinions and perspectives on various topics. - - - **Key Differences between editorial page and op-ed:** - - - ### OTHER PARTS #### FEATURE ARTICLE A feature article is a type of non-news article that goes beyond simply reporting the facts by focusing on human-interest stories and exploring a topic in greater depth. - - - - - - #### NEWS ARTICLE A news article provides readers with factual information about current events in a clear and straightforward manner. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **TOPIC 3 - PHRASAL VERBS** =========================== - - **Types of Phrasal Verbs** -------------------------- ### **1. Transitive Phrasal Verbs** - - - - #### **Types of Transitive Phrasal Verbs** Transitive phrasal verbs can be further classified based on whether the verb and particle can be separated by the direct object: - - - - - - - - - ### **2. Intransitive Phrasal Verbs** - - - - - Yea thats basically it its not long lol **TOPIC 4 - COMPOUND ADJECTIVES** ================================= Compound adjectives are two combined words to produce an adjective with a new meaning. **Forms of Compound Adjectives and How They\'re Written** --------------------------------------------------------- Source provides a helpful breakdown of the various forms compound adjectives can take, along with examples: **1. Noun + Present Participle:** - **2. Noun + Adjective:** - **3. Adjective + Noun:** - **4. Adjective + Present Participle:** - **5. Number + Period of Time:** - **6. Number + Noun:** - **7. Noun + Past Participle:** - **8. Adverb + Past Participle:** - **9. Adjective + Past Participle:** - **TOPIC 5 - DISCOURSE MARKERS** =============================== Discourse markers are words or phrases that connect and organize spoken or written language. They help guide the listener or reader through the conversation or text, indicating relationships between ideas, attitudes, and intentions. **Purpose:** Discourse markers serve a variety of functions in communication, making speech and writing more logical and coherent. Without them, sentences can seem vague, difficult to understand, or illogical. **Four Categories of Discourse Markers** ---------------------------------------- ### **1. Interpersonal Discourse Markers** - - - - - ### **2. Referential Discourse Markers** - - - - - ### **3. Structural Discourse Markers (SDMs)** - - - - - ### **4. Cognitive Discourse Markers** - - - - -. END PAGE