English Language Arts and Reading

Independent Study in Journalism

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

10 standards
  • The student refines and enhances journalistic skills (1)
    • ISJ.ELAR.1.A

      Formulate questions, refine topics, and clarify ideas.

    • ISJ.ELAR.1.B

      Organize and support what is known and what needs to be learned about a topic.

    • ISJ.ELAR.1.C

      Compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology.

    • ISJ.ELAR.1.D

      Organize information from multiple sources, including primary and secondary sources.

    • ISJ.ELAR.1.E

      Link related information and ideas from a variety of sources.

    • ISJ.ELAR.1.F

      Evaluate product based on journalistic standards; Page 44 August 2020 Update.

    • ISJ.ELAR.1.G

      Understand and apply press law and journalistic ethics, including copyright law, the fair use exemption, and the ownership of intellectual property.

    • ISJ.ELAR.1.H

      Understand the consequences of plagiarism.

  • The student produces visual representations that communicate with others (2)
    • ISJ.ELAR.2.A

      Conduct a research project(s) with instructor guidance and produce an original work in print or another medium demonstrating advanced skill.

    • ISJ.ELAR.2.B

      Use a range of techniques in planning and creating projects.