IGNOU MJM-21 - Reporting Techniques

1. How is the digital transformation affecting traditional businesses in India? Write a feature article that explores the challenges and innovations experienced by these businesses as they navigate the shift to digital. Include case studies or interviews to provide a human angle to the story. 2. Examine the concept of climate justice and its relevance in the Indian context. Write an article that discusses how climate change disproportionately affects different communities within India, and analyze the efforts being made towards achieving climate justice. Include case studies and expert opinions to illustrate the challenges and potential solutions. 3. Develop a news story that highlights a current issue or development in the field of mental health. How does your story convey the significance of this issue to the general public, and what are the broader implications for society? 4. On the basis of the unit ‘Research for Journalistic Writing’, use the various methods and tools of journalistic research to write an explainer on a religious issue that has been recently in the news. 5. Craft a comment piece on the evolving landscape of the Indian entertainment industry, focusing on the rise of web series and digital streaming platforms. Discuss the cultural and economic implications of this change, including its impact on storytelling, representation, and viewer habits.

1. Write a feature for your local newspaper on the rise of pollution levels in cities during festivals and weddings and sustainable ways of celebrations. 2. Write an article on the concerns of the government regarding the use of crypto currency in the country. 3. On the basis of your reading of the unit ‘Research for Journalistic Writing’, use the various methods and tools of journalistic research to write an article on the rise of start-up ecosystem in the country. 4. Write a comment on encouraging rural and indigenous sports to be a part of international sports events and competitions. Cite relevant data from credible sources. 5. Write a story on the psychological issues faced by children after being home-bound for two years due to the pandemic. Also suggest plausible solutions for the problem.