MJM-026 IGNOU Solved Assignment 2026-27

MJM-026 Print Media Solved Assignment (TMA) Overview

The Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) for MJM-026 Print Media is a mandatory 30% component of the Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (MAJMC) program. Below are key solved units based on the official IGNOU curriculum, structured for clarity and academic rigor.

Core Syllabus Units Covered in Solved Assignment

• Block-1: Specialised Reporting

  Focuses on investigative techniques, feature writing, and data-driven journalism. Sample topics include:

  • How to structure a deep-dive investigative report with primary/secondary sources.
  • Analysing human-interest stories for print media with ethical considerations.
  • Case studies on exclusive reporting in Indian print journalism (e.g., The Hindu, Indian Express).
• Block-2: Development Journalism

  Explores rural/social journalism, NGO partnerships, and sustainable development narratives. Key solutions include:

  • Writing development-focused features for print (e.g., Down To Earth, The Wire).
  • Critiquing government policies through print media lens (e.g., MGNREGA, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao).
  • Word-limit-compliant answers (500/250 words) on NGO-media collaborations in India.
• Block-3: Specialised Writing

  Covers editorials, columns, and opinion pieces with a print media focus. Sample solutions:

  • Constructing persuasive editorials on current affairs (e.g., press freedom, digital media regulations).
  • Analysing column writing techniques used by The Print or Scroll.in editors.
  • Plagiarism-free 100-word precis of print media articles (e.g., The Indian Express op-eds).
• Block-4: Digital Technology in Print Media

  Integrates print journalism with digital tools, SEO, and multimedia. Key solved units:

  • How print media adapts to digital trends (e.g., The Hindu’s digital-first strategy).
  • Writing SEO-optimised print headlines for online readability.
  • Case studies on print-digital convergence (e.g., The Times of India’s app integration).

Subject-Specific FAQs

Yes. Solutions are provided in both English and Hindi formats, strictly adhering to IGNOU’s bilingual guidelines for MAJMC programs. Word counts and structural requirements remain identical.

All solved assignments include:

• Plagiarism-free content with original references (APA/IGNOU style).
• Exact word limits (500/250/100 words) per question.
• Direct citations from IGNOU study material (eGyanKosh verified).

Key Submission Guidelines

• Deadline: Last date as per IGNOU’s academic calendar (check official portal).
• Format: Digital PDF submission via IGNOU’s online portal (no hard copies).
• Weightage: 30% of total course grade—mandatory for MAJMC (English) students.