Considered on NPR on a regular basis. The machine needs to have an earphone jack. In addition, you might find it convenient to have a special telephone adapter that allows you to record directly from a telephone into your cassette recorder. Quizzes There will be frequent unannounced current events quizzes to test your knowledge of news events, the text, and skills and concepts covered in class. You can't stop the clock in broadcast news.
Every assignment is due on or before the deadline.
If you know you will miss a class, get the assignment to your professor before class. If there is an emergency that will prevent you from attending a class or turning an assignment in on time, you are expected to e-mail or call your professor in advance . Assignments will not be accepted after the class during which they are due. This may be difficult for some students who aren t used to the intensity of a newsroom, but mastering the art of meeting the deadline here will serve you well throughout your broadcast career. You are expected to attend each class meeting, and be available for the duration.