national council for the training of journalists essential public affairs workshop may 2014
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National Council for the Training of Journalists
Essential Public Affairs
Workshop
May 2014
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welcome and introductions
Helen Condronhead of examinations, NCTJ
Karen DugdaleNCTJ public affairs board member & lecturer at City College Brighton
Ken EatonNCTJ public affairs board member
& lecturer at Harlow College
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exam administration
exams calendar 2014-15
Essential Public Affairs exams will take place on Fridays in 2014-15
Essential Public Affairs exams start at 2pm
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the aims
to review the revised syllabus and new format assessment
what markers should be looking for when marking the exam
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the programme of study
50 guided learning hours up-to-date and relevant - less focus on detail emphasis on practical application of PA knowledge Four study units:
Controlling power Holding government to account Controlling money Key services
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the programme of study
Subjects removed:
Utilities Business and industry Highways and transport Ministry of justice Environmental health and licensing Home Office and trading standards Libraries and leisure
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the programme of study
Depth of knowledge required:
Explain
Outline
Recognise/be aware of
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the exam
exam – one hour and 45 minutes
150 marks in total
Eight compulsory questions – no sections
6 x 20 mark questions
2 x 15 marks questions; (each with a choice of three from five 5 mark questions)
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Essential public affairs
No longer a requirement for a compulsory PA news feature in the e-portfolio
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tutor resources
three new format sample exams and marking guides
guidance note for tutors
POS 2013-14
PA board welcomes comments and questions from tutors
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the marking
exams marked by centre-based PA tutors marks must be submitted to the NCTJ within 2 weeks of
the exam moderated by NCTJ examiners moderation will be completed within 2 weeks unless
there are issues/concerns the NCTJ aims to issue results to centres within 4
weeks centres must distribute confirmed results to candidates candidates can access results in the student logon area
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sample marking exercise
Led by
Karen Dugdale, PA exam board member
Ken Eaton, PA exam board member
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Essential public affairs
Open Forum