Dan Rather on Journalism & Finding the Truth in the News

Last updated 11/2016
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 4.42 GB | Duration: 4h 11m

Learn to ask the right questions & tell captivating stories. Practical advice for journalists & avid news consumers.

What you'll learn
Analyze and investigate all news you consume and become more informed
Tell a compelling story, both on paper and in person, that moves audiences and effectively conveys your point of view
Produce sharp, concise writing that gets your message across and leaves the reader wanting more
Effortlessly present in front of a crowd or in front of the camera with confidence
Comprehend the power and necessity of the freedom of the press and its role in our lives

Requirements
No prior knowledge or experience is necessary to take this course but prior interest in the news helps.
All a student needs to take this course is a pencil, paper, and a computer or mobile device with internet connection.
A device for recording yourself speak is recommended.

Description
Whether you're an avid consumer of the news or just beginning your journalism career, renowned news anchor Dan Rather shares his first-hand experiences to guide you through the 21st century state of journalism.
In this course, Dan teaches invaluable foundations on great writing, the essentials of telling a good story, and how to remain calm and captivating on camera — useful skills for anyone fascinated by the power of the news or anyone who wants to contribute to serious journalism. Dan's rich history and extensive knowledge of journalism, paired with practical, hands-on exercises, creates a unique learning opportunity and rare insight from an American legend.
Dan believes that a truly free press is the beating heart of democracy and he has put this belief into practice with a career spanning over 60 years in the news industry and over 20 years as the CBS Nightly News anchor. Using stories and advice from the field, Dan peels back the curtain on what it takes to create and deliver impactful news and how this process has changed over time from the Civil Rights Movement to the 2016 election.
A leader in the industry to this day, Dan Rather explains how objective truth is in peril more than ever before. Moreover, he provides actions you can take now to help ensure that journalism continues to serve its key role in a well-functioning democracy.
Learn how the news is made from one of the most recognized names in journalism
Understand the obstacles in the changing landscape of journalism and receive actionable advice for a successful journalism careerChallenge the media you consume on a daily basis to find the truth and become a much more informed consumerLearn to hunt down and break stories that will impact both your career and the future of a free pressLearn to write with the efficient elegance of a top journalist and tell beautiful, flowing stories that jump off the page
Contents and Overview
After an introduction to Dan Rather's background you'll dive into understanding the role of the free press and how that's been thoroughly altered by the involvement of corporate interests in the news business.
You'll examine the role that technology has played in changing how information is relayed to the public, both good and bad, and what that means for you.
Next, you'll look at the differences between networks who pursue real reporting versus those who seek out ratings and you'll learn how to discern between the two in what you consume and create.
You'll learn how the information we consume is controlled by only a few corporations and what that means for the state of a free press.
Next, Dan will share his first-hand experience of some of the biggest stories from the past 60 years, where his career and news coverage as a whole were changed by these events.
You'll dive into an exercise on how to write a broadcast piece around a critical news story from your life.
Dan will then help you dissect the essentials of a good interview and give you the tools of the trade for using interviews to enrich the stories you tell. He'll share stories from his own high profile interviews and what he learned.
At the base of every good story is good writing. You'll learn how to write well and understand the different ways to tell a story.
Next, you'll learn how to speak and present (both on camera and off) with hands-on exercises to continue improving.
Lastly, Dan gives you guidance on how to stay informed and shares some of the biggest lessons he's learned before signing off.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Section 2: The State of Journalism Today

Lecture 2 The Importance of Journalists in a Democracy

Lecture 3 The Politicalization of News

Lecture 4 Technology and Journalism

Lecture 5 The Corporatization of News

Lecture 6 The Trivialization of News

Lecture 7 Exercise: Review the News

Section 3: My Time in News & How Television News Changed America

Lecture 8 Introduction

Lecture 9 Hurricane Carla

Lecture 10 Civil Rights Movement

Lecture 11 Kennedy Assassination

Lecture 12 Vietnam War

Lecture 13 Nixon & Watergate

Lecture 14 China & Tiananmen Square

Lecture 15 Afghanistan

Lecture 16 Iraq War

Lecture 17 The Killian Documents

Lecture 18 Election 2016

Lecture 19 Exercise: Write Your Own Broadcast

Section 4: The Art of the Interview

Lecture 20 Golden Interview Rules: Preparation and Listening

Lecture 21 Case Study: Saddam Hussein

Lecture 22 Case Study: Carly Simon

Lecture 23 Exercise: The Importance of the Interview

Section 5: Writing & Storytelling

Lecture 24 To Write Well, Think Well

Lecture 25 Storytelling is Key

Lecture 26 Exercise: Practice Writing

Section 6: Speaking in Public

Lecture 27 Presenting and Communicating

Lecture 28 Speaking to The Camera

Lecture 29 Exercise: Prepare a Speech

Section 7: Life Lessons from Dan

Lecture 30 Rather's Rules for How to Stay Ahead

Lecture 31 The Great Eight: Thoughts to Live By

Lecture 32 Lessons Learned from World Leaders

Lecture 33 Lessons for Journalists on Investigating Controversial Stories

Section 8: Thank You and Goodnight

Lecture 34 Conclusion

Anyone with a passion for the truth,Anyone who loves the news,Anyone seeking to start a career in journalism,Anyone with a desire to become a more informed consumer of the news

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