Since this is a media writing class, you are expected to be a consumer of news and other media messages. This means you should read a daily newspaper whenever possible and watch at least a half hour of nightly television news. We will discuss media coverage of current events in class. To be a successful media writer, you must be a student of the profession. Deadlines are important in the mass communication profession.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class.
If you are not going to be in class, and you want credit for doing your homework, please make sure the work is turned in before the beginning of class, or faxed to me before class. Attendance is crucial if you plan to do well in this class. Roll will be taken each class period. Because we will be doing homework to prepare for nearly every class, it is impossible for me to grade work turned in after it is due. The computers in this classroom are fairly new and we have been asked not to bring food or drink into the classroom.