It's a good idea to keep a dictionary handy in class. The goal is to develop and polish the skills necessary to report and write articles that could be published. Class sessions Class meetings will include brief lectures, discussions, reporting and writing exercises. There will be several unannounced quizzes, which will cover current events reported in recent issues of the Register-Guard. They might also include questions based on the readings and on style, spelling and usage.
Attendance is required.
In-class assignments are a big part of the course and your grade. These will entail covering news events, interviewing people for news or feature stories and writing stories. Most or all will be on campus. A deadline will be set for each assignment. Late assignments will be penalized, except in the case of serious, unavoidable circumstances.