Introduction to writing for news media including the techniques and functions of reporters. The essentials and types of writing for the media are examined, as well as appropriate moral and legal issues.
Emphasis is on both real and hypothetical writing assignments and class discussion of the results.
The principles and practices of editing in modern journalism. Practical experience in editing and exploration of its function in modern journalism. Students write, edit, design, sell advertising, take photographs, prepare artwork, and paste up the editions of The Source, the official student newspaper of the campus. May be repeated for a total of three credits. Students write, edit, design, sell advertising, take photographs, prepare artwork, and paste up the editions of the campus yearbook.