A reflective commentary should be written describing the skills used for each submission. One coversheet is required to be submitted with each story. This knowledge can be spread across the five submissions – for example Story 1 may demonstrate news story-telling, video shooting and photography skills as well as understanding of media law; Story 2 may demonstrate news story-telling, interviewing, and social media skills as well as taking into account a strong ethical element etc.

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