Newspaper Subscription . I expect you to read at least one daily newspaper each day in addition to The Exponent . It is vitally important for communications professionals to be aware of what is happening locally, nationally and abroad to be effective. Many newspapers and The Associated Press have begun giving applicants for jobs a current events test. Reading examples of veteran professionals in our craft also is an excellent learning tool.
Daily newspapers are available in the school s library and online.
You should become familiar with newspapers throughout the United States, so try to read different newspapers, such as The New York Times and Washington Post , as well as the local daily, the Journal and Courier . Make-up work is almost impossible to schedule effectively and will be accepted only for excused absences at my discretion. If you know you will miss a class because of illness or another verifiable circumstance, you must notify me, preferably beforehand, by e-mail or phone, and make arrangements to get your assignment. In order to make up missed assignments, I must be contacted no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the missed class as to why you were absent. All make-up work must be completed by the following class.