MEDIA PRACTICUM: JOURNALISM

Work Produced by Students of M350 class at the School of Management and Communication, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

M350 Media Practicum (Journalism) module is undertaken by third-year Diploma in Mass Communication (Journalism track) students at Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

This module seeks to produce professionally competent reporters with the skills to deliver compelling news and the desired professional behaviours and conduct the industry thrives on.

It is designed as a specialisation module to better prepare students for the media industry. It aims to give them an opportunity to work in a realistic newsroom environment and on assigned deliverables relevant to journalism.

Full-time chemist, part-time student, all-time business owner

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Nov 8, 20237 min read

Full-time chemist, part-time student, all-time business owner

How a 23-year-old started her own business from scratch while working full-time and pursuing a degree. By Dzulqarnain Mustafa and Nur...

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Who says Final-Year Projects have to end there?

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Nov 8, 20237 min read

Who says Final-Year Projects have to end there?

Many students bid their final-year project goodbye after submitting it, but three Ngee Ann Polytechnic girls refused to do so. By Nur...

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Singapore's Modern-Vintage Revival: Film Photography's Comeback

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Nov 7, 20238 min read

Singapore's Modern-Vintage Revival: Film Photography's Comeback

In a digital age dominated by pixels and megabytes, we explore the resurgence of film photography and why it is becoming increasingly...

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Breaking Waves and Breaking Stereotypes: Female Harbour Pilot shares her experience

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Nov 7, 20237 min read

Breaking Waves and Breaking Stereotypes: Female Harbour Pilot shares her experience

Amidst the grandeur of colossal vessels, Harbour Pilot Nora commands respect, navigates challenges, and conquers the waves. By Aiswarya...

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From Rebel Kid to Muay Thai Trainer: An Epic Evolution

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Nov 7, 20236 min read

From Rebel Kid to Muay Thai Trainer: An Epic Evolution

By: Aishwarya Nicole & Amalia Darwisyah If you had told Yaashvasin Saravanan back then that his love for fighting would be the...

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Firsthand: Gen Z goes from music hater to flamboyant frontman of a rock band

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Nov 7, 20238 min read

Firsthand: Gen Z goes from music hater to flamboyant frontman of a rock band

The 19-year-old hopes to revive the energetic spirit of the 2000s pop-punk music scene, using rock music as a platform for fostering...

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Nov 7, 20238 min read

Firsthand: The Rise of Home Barbers

You can be a barber, he can be a barber, anyone can be a barber! Akif saw his grandfather cutting hair in a barbershop, then his father...

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Where dreams brew at 17, best friends open a café

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Nov 7, 20235 min read

Where dreams brew at 17, best friends open a café

What were you doing at 17? By Hazim Didie, Iman Akidah and Noor Ashika From left to right, Qays Zara Muhammad Fariq, and Aesha Ai Jia...

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Firsthand: 17-year-old took up boxing despite having bone conditions

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Nov 7, 20236 min read

Firsthand: 17-year-old took up boxing despite having bone conditions

“There are many times where I felt like giving up but chose not to because it’s my passion.” By Nur Anisyah, Crystal Tan, Rachel Tan...

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3,000 Among 5 Million — Discovering Singapore’s Latter-day Saints

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Nov 7, 20236 min read

3,000 Among 5 Million — Discovering Singapore’s Latter-day Saints

The religion you probably didn't know existed here. By Aishona Rai Tan & Nur Ihshana Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism – we’re...

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Ex-Soccer Player still Scoring Goals in Life

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Nov 7, 20235 min read

Ex-Soccer Player still Scoring Goals in Life

Meet Mohammad and his unique take on the Chinese classic, Chee Cheong Fun Halal Chee Cheong Fun stall at 138 Tampines Street 11, Kim San...

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Nov 17, 20226 min read

Heritage with A Heart: Old Chang Kee

Old Chang Kee has been synonymous wi th Singapore for over 50 years. From a simple coffee shop stall at Rex cinema, to having shops in...

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Keeping the Otak-Otak Kampung spirit alive.

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Nov 15, 20227 min read

Keeping the Otak-Otak Kampung spirit alive.

Owner Normanshah shares about the evolution of Otak-Otak Kampung and how a traditional local delicacy remains relevant in contemporary...

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Once you Pop, you cannot Stop: 31-Year-Old ventures into POP MART as a new hobby

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Nov 14, 20227 min read

Once you Pop, you cannot Stop: 31-Year-Old ventures into POP MART as a new hobby

Have you ever wondered why people spend their money on Popmarts and to what extent can this addiction go? We spoke with Clarice, a...

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Makeup with a Purpose:How a 26-year old makes a difference with just her love for animals and makeup

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Nov 14, 20228 min read

Makeup with a Purpose:How a 26-year old makes a difference with just her love for animals and makeup

By: Tanya Shroff, Daeshni Preethi and Christa Danielle A cosmetic brand founded with the heart of saving the animals, Endangered...

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Tradition, their cup of tea: Fourth-generation Chinatown tea merchant pays tribute to family roots

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Nov 14, 202213 min read

Tradition, their cup of tea: Fourth-generation Chinatown tea merchant pays tribute to family roots

Since 1925, family-run wholesale tea business, Pek Sin Choon, has delivered quality Chinese tea and preserved generations of tradition....

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"You got to have passion to do it": Jamming studio owner who views setbacks as opportunities

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Nov 14, 202210 min read

"You got to have passion to do it": Jamming studio owner who views setbacks as opportunities

When Hanesh Manoharan welcomed live gigs at Treble Cube Productions, his neighbours were not too fond. Complaints led to a shutdown but...

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Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre: Our Heritage and Community

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Nov 14, 20227 min read

Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre: Our Heritage and Community

A social hub for everyone to experience and learn more about the Malay heritage and culture Written by: Sng Yan Ting, Joel Ng, Nur...

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Thirty Years: How One Man Single-Handedly Curated One Of Singapore’s Most Impressive Antique Collect

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Nov 14, 20227 min read

Thirty Years: How One Man Single-Handedly Curated One Of Singapore’s Most Impressive Antique Collect

Mr Patrick Phoa has been obsessed with antiques since the 1970s - and his shop has since captured the attention of many visitors. By: Tay...

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Kaya Toast: A homegrown breakfast staple Singaporeans have loved for a long time

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Nov 14, 20228 min read

Kaya Toast: A homegrown breakfast staple Singaporeans have loved for a long time

Despite its simplicity, kaya toast is a well-loved commodity by Singaporeans from all walks of life. But why is this classic breakfast...

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