COMM-2311 Media Writing

Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering content. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL-1301; Minimum grade C

Outcomes

  1. Evaluate newsworthiness of information.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of story idea creation.
  3. Comprehend the basic structure and format of a news story (lead, body, and conclusion).
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of beat reporting and feature writing.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of multimedia journalism and alternative story forms.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of journalistic ethics.