Share your experience in the postgraduate entrance examination for Journalism and Communication at Nankai University?

Hello friends, as a postgraduate entrance examination candidate majoring in journalism and communication at Nankai University, I will share my postgraduate entrance examination experience below.

Choose Nankai not just on a whim, but because I think it is a very cost-effective school. The advantage is that it is 985,211, the school is well-known, the platform is good, and it is a comprehensive university. It is me Among the schools within reach, it is the most attractive to me. It is close to Beijing and very convenient for work and internship. Some people will be frightened after seeing the Nankai admissions competition. In fact, there is no need. As long as you prepare carefully and have a good foundation, it is not difficult to pass the exam. It seems that the number of people recruited by Nankai Communication major is very small, but the number of applicants is only about 70 or 80, and the maximum is less than 100. There are also many people who have abandoned the exam and are soy-based. The effective competitors are not as popular as the new communication major. Intense, Nankai is really a good choice. It is said that the postgraduate entrance examination will only become more and more difficult. There is no such thing as whether it is good or not, and whether it is easy to get on board. But in fact, the most fundamental thing is to improve your initial test scores and overall strength. And if you are particularly interested in a certain major in a certain school, if you have the ability and are not afraid of competing with others, just choose it. Of course, you generally cannot be blind. You should pay attention to the admission ratio and try to avoid particularly popular majors.

334 Comprehensive Knowledge of Journalism and Communication

"News Writing Tutorial" Liu Minghua et al., Renmin University of China Press 2011

"Modern Media Industry Management" Tu Zhongjun, editor-in-chief, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press, 2007

440 Basics of Journalism and Communication Majors

"Communication Course" (Second Edition) by Guo Qingguang, Renmin University of China Press, 2011

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"Introduction to Contemporary Radio and Television" (Third Edition) by Lu Ye and Zhao Min, Fudan University Press, 2011

Professional Courses

The examination content of professional courses is mainly divided into three parts Major sections: basic knowledge (journalism/communication), hot topics, and practice. Based on these, I divided the review into the following stages:

From March to May, I used all the All the information was found and classified. After sorting it out, I entered the stage of reading professional books. The professional books include "Course of Communication", "Introduction to Contemporary Radio and Television", "Course of News Writing", and "Modern Media Industry Management". In this process, I must Take notes. Almost all my seniors told me that taking notes is very important, but writing it yourself is a waste of time. The reference books you can buy will save you a lot of energy. At that time, I bought the reference book used by my senior sister. Adding her notes, the content is very good and saves me a lot of effort. Of course I have notes, but I still need to read the book myself, which is the entry-level level, to lay a solid foundation.

We did not have exams in the semester from June to September, so we found a study room very early and read all the books, completed the notes, and looked at the reference books to clarify some points that we did not understand. If you missed something in the notes, add it yourself if you think it’s important. You must not write ink, you must go through it quickly, you don’t have to remember it clearly, but you must make sure you really understand it and know what each point is talking about, such as cognitive surplus, don’t understand paying for knowledge superficially, it is people’s A collection of surpluses in terms of time, wisdom, creativity and generosity can increase productivity through technological means and achieve creation and sharing. As long as you understand clearly and memorize two key words, you will be able to give satisfactory answers in the examination room. Liberal arts is not just about memorization. I think liberal arts lies in reading a lot and understanding more, reading and understanding again and again. The notes for Major 2 are mind maps. You must draw this yourself to strengthen your memory. At this stage, I started to follow the video and do real test questions. Starting from June, I would do a set of real test questions every week, and I would finish it by September. It was not a complete set of real test questions. During this period, half of the real test questions were completely written, and the rest All I did was write down the framework of each question, and mark the knowledge points that were tested every year on my notes. When I first said that I would do the real questions at this time, I refused, because many people said that the real questions should be left until the end. Simulation, but the early stage problem solving is actually quite helpful. The most important thing is to consolidate professional knowledge.

I started memorizing the first time in September. Memorizing the notes requires a clear plan. For example, if I have two notebooks, each with 110 pages, I need to finish the first time within 20 days. Memorize 5 pages every day, memorizing journalism history in the morning and communication theory in the afternoon. Planning your time is very important.

Repetition is the best synonym for the period from October to December. I repeat the same content almost every day, do the same things at a fixed time, memorize professional courses, memorize politics, and do English questions. . The next day, I will recite what I just memorized yesterday for professional courses and politics. If I understand it, I will recite it faster and remember it better. I am not slow at memorizing it, but it is very disappointing that I have forgotten what I memorized yesterday. During this period, the most important thing is not to be occupied by anxiety. You have to know that you will be very relaxed after getting through the most uncomfortable stage. Just like climbing a mountain, the halfway up the mountain is always the most tiring. And it’s true, after I tried hard to memorize it, I remembered everything in the exam room. Don't let anxiety get the better of you.

Since November, I have memorized the real test questions again, and then started to look at hot topics. Of course, I still signed up for a hot topic class, and put the essence of the content involved in the topic class into Basic knowledge below. Summarize by yourself what types of questions the school may ask, such as artificial intelligence, transformation of traditional media, and algorithm recommendation, which are very common, and write a rough answer template. In this way, I will have a very clear framework in my mind when encountering such problems.

About English:

You must learn English as early as possible and lay a solid foundation in advance, so that you can leave more time for professional courses and politics later. The starting time is from March to April. If you don’t have a good foundation, you must overcome the vocabulary and grammar difficulties in the early stage. English is a cumulative subject. The process of memorizing words and long and difficult sentences is laying the foundation for English learning. I used two methods: word book and mobile app. The former facilitates intuitive memory and is used to mark the memory. The latter can use fragmented time to memorize without having to carry a thick and heavy vocabulary book.

I will start taking the real questions in May-June. I will definitely make a lot of mistakes in the beginning, so don’t be discouraged or depressed. You can prepare a wrong question book to summarize the mistakes in each set of questions, and you will make great progress in the future. You can continue to take real questions before November (to maintain your sense of language). You can start preparing the composition after November.

About words

There are two sources of word reserve. One is the word book. I used the "Postgraduate Vocabulary Flash" and memorized it about five or six times before the exam; the other is the past years. I compiled a separate notebook for the words that appeared in the real test questions and memorized them three times

About the real test questions

A. The real test questions: I studied them from 2006 to 2018, including 11 to 18 I brushed it twice in 2017; I did a set of 2019 papers as a mock before the exam (I didn’t have time to do them in 2020 and 21). I divided the questions into modules, putting the reading together and the new question types together

B. Reading: I watched Tang Chi’s reading method lectures, and the new question types were Song Yixuan’s intensive courses

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C. Big composition: I read Pan Yun and bought Wang Jiangtao’s book. First, read the online course to sort out the types of essay questions and the writing framework of different types of questions, and record some clichés. Then based on different question types, I looked for the corresponding real questions from previous years, integrated the real questions given by Wang Jiangtao and the Yellow Book, reorganized sentences that I thought were easier to remember and more advanced, and adapted the clichés in the online class into clichés that suit me. I didn’t memorize the sample essay, but took the essence. If I felt that there was no content suitable for me in the entire article, I would just ignore it

About politics:

Postgraduate entrance examination politics is actually a subject Very suitable for pre-exam rush subjects. I started preparing for politics in September, taking notes during lectures. Ma Yuan’s knowledge points were mostly based on understanding, while the content in other sections was mostly based on recitation. I followed Teacher Xiao Xiurong closely during the whole process of the postgraduate entrance examination, and later also did eight sets of Xu Tao's papers. First read a section with a concise explanation, and then do the corresponding 1,000 questions, trying to get through the 1,000 questions before school starts. I did the 1,000 questions twice in one session, and I have probably mastered the ease of political multiple-choice questions. For the test points, the later stage is to look at the summary of knowledge points and connect the knowledge points as much as possible to make a framework diagram.

In December, almost half a day will be spent memorizing the four and eight zodiac signs. However, there are not many big questions in the four zodiac signs this year. It is recommended that everyone memorize Xu Tao's 20 essentials before the exam. question. Politics accounts for a low proportion of the total score in the postgraduate entrance examination. It is difficult to improve after 60 points, and the time spent is not proportional to the score. Therefore, I think everyone should still focus on the study of professional courses and allocate political review time according to the progress of professional courses.

Four sets of papers by Xiao Xiurong

Teacher Xu Tao’s online course! ! ! !

About the re-examination:

Due to the epidemic, this year’s re-examination in Nankai will be conducted online.

Although the candidates are "present" virtually, the length and quality of the interviews are the same as those offline. The interview is divided into two sessions, which means that candidates have to take the test twice before the exam is over. The first session is an English question + a Chinese question + a follow-up question, and the second session is self-introduction + Chinese question + follow-up question. That is to say, there is an extra English question in the first session. The English question I got was how to evaluate the objectivity of news and give examples. I didn't expect to get a professional question, but I couldn't stop even if I answered an English question that was outrageous. My answer was a little off-topic at first, but later I found the feeling and thought of the corresponding vocabulary, so I spoke relatively smoothly. The Chinese answer question I drew was related to the epidemic. Since I participated in research activities during this period at home, I also had some ideas. The time I spoke was not short. The teachers were very kind and did not interrupt my speech.

After a short wait, I arrived at the second interview. At the beginning, the teacher asked me to introduce myself. After that, the teacher directly asked me to pick a question about research methods. After completing the questioning, it was a very profound question. Question: What confusions or academic problems do you have that are difficult to solve in your undergraduate study and research? It has to be said that this kind of question is a test of knowledge base and on-the-spot performance. Only when you really think about it can you ask real questions. And if you don’t have a deep understanding, how deep you can speak on the spot is also a test.

The road to the postgraduate entrance examination is lonely, and I have to go through a long and necessary dark time. What supports me is a strong and continuous sense of faith. When choosing a target school, I took into consideration the professional level, region, and difficulty of the real questions, and finally chose Nankai University. Remind yourself firmly every day and set short-term review goals to achieve one by one, so that your self-confidence will always be in a good state.

Secondly, taking the postgraduate entrance examination requires very firm determination and self-discipline. You need to know what you want, prioritize, and do it as planned. Many people will give up midway because they can't hold on. When I am tired, I often think about life and the future, wondering whether I will be treated as a joke if I fail the exam, whether I will embarrass my family if I fail the exam, and whether I will go to World War II or go to work if I fail the exam. But I What can I do? The more I think about it, the more anxious I become. After thinking about it like this, I might as well do it! ! So once you insist on taking the postgraduate entrance examination, no matter how seriously you work towards a goal, it is always good to experience it.

"If you don't accumulate small steps, you won't be able to reach a thousand miles; if you don't accumulate small streams, you won't be able to become a river." Don't be careless, we are here waiting for you to come to Nankai!!!!

You have to read to write

In the process of preparing for the exam, you will read a lot of information and some supplementary books. I read a lot of information in the early stage, but I felt that I forgot about it later and it was a waste of time. I realized this problem in the middle, especially after I sorted out the basic recitation content. When I read the information again, I will definitely use notes to write down the core ideas and wonderful sentences. Either I don't read it, or I have to write it. I have a big notebook dedicated to memorizing all kinds of novel viewpoints, arguments, and corpus. In the later stage, after repeatedly familiarizing yourself with the content you memorized, you will improve a lot.

To classify, you must summarize

To find a sense of framework, you must have a sense of classification. After we memorize a book based on the title of the note, we will naturally have a vague framework in our mind. As we become familiar with it over and over again, this framework will become clearer. A key action here is to have the habit of classifying and summarizing. For example, when it comes to the role of mass communication, what does the empirical school say about this point? What does the critical school say? What are the views of early sociologists and famous contemporary scholars? You can go through this in your mind. If you can write it down on paper and briefly summarize it, I believe you will be more confident when writing essay questions. Talking about the audience view, what is the view of the empirical school? A critical school perspective? Discussions by contemporary scholars? If you ask yourself this question, you will naturally strengthen this knowledge point, look at the new subject from a higher dimension, and answer questions with more ease.

The real test questions are very important

When I was preparing for the exam, I first divided the real test questions into 4 parts according to the reference book. I read and analyzed them repeatedly throughout my preparation. This will make it clear which are the key points and which may cause problems. You can first focus on the test questions from 2017 to 2021. It is not recommended to spend a lot of time studying the previous test questions. Simply mark the test points. Focus on analyzing the 2020 exam questions. This also saves a lot of time, which can be used to expand knowledge and read more papers!