The focus of the course is evaluating news, assignment position in newspapers, editing and rewriting news to conform to publication style. Students will become familiar with typography and the use of type in the design of newspapers, news letters or in-house publications. The course provides hands-on instruction in achieving typographical balance and attractive display through type variation. Assessment of story composition for clarity and continuity, as well as freedom from basic writing errors will be explored. Extensive practice in editing copy with the use of universal copy editing symbols.
Course involves both lecture and hands-on laboratory experience.
COM 300 . Emphasis on speech writing and criticism. COM 301 . General theories of persuasion, the role of persuasion in a democratic society, and an introduction to modern experimental research in the field. COM 302 .