Prepare basic informational graphics, page layouts and other visual elements. Be better informed about American journalistic traditions and conventions and be able to express that knowledge in speaking and writing. Detect and resolve legal and ethical problems such as libel, invasion of privacy, fabrication, plagiarism, misrepresentation and inadequate documentation. Class Attendance Attendance is essential in this course centered on improving language skills. Poor attendance will not be tolerated, for it is absolutely not tolerated in the world of jobs, production and profits.
Absences are neither excused nor unexcused.
We will become proficient with Microsoft Word, Quark Xpress, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Excel and Netscape. The Reading Room has Mac and Windows computers. Grades All graded assignments will be on a 100-point basis. Large assignments, such as projects for stories or examinations, will be comprised of 100-point totals. Participation in class and improvement in language skills from the beginning to the end of the semester are taken into consideration for the final grade.