The instructor will check these sources periodically to verify information. Professional Standards Students in this course have taken Writing for Media and Reporting I or its equivalent. Those who have not shouldn't expect a grade higher than a C. Weekly Schedule Subject to Change by Announcement in Class Introduction. Orientation and assignment of three-week beats. Textbook, Chapters 1-2.
Beat assignments begin.
Discuss local government coverage. Begin Paper Trail assignment. Discuss judicial process, law enforcement. First beat assignments end. Debriefing and discussion.