In clause actual problems of formation of skills of independent professional work on an example of students-journalists are considered

Recently independent work becomes an integral part of the educational process focused on activization of cognitive activity of students. We are convinced that the concept « independent work « is necessary for considering as complete system of actions of the teacher and the student. The maintenance of the task and the form of its presentation, the instruction of the teacher, used means of training, a choice of a technique define motive of activity of students, their actions, a degree of independence of work.