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My second week of Journalism in Practice, which I teach at Birmingham City University. The purpose of this lecture introduce media students to the basics of journalism, through practice. I this week's lecture we cover intros. This is uploaded so Colin Palmer can cover for me.

Journalism In Practice Week 2: Intros Course No: MED4005 Dan Davies / Colin Palmer [email_address]

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Journalism students explore writing news intros

1. Journalism In Practice Week 2: Intros Course No: MED4005 Dan Davies / Colin Palmer [email_address]

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