Sets criteria for defining journalism and literature. E.B. White, Updike, Didion and Tom Wolfe which have earned a place in literature. Back to Course Listings JOUR316. Feature Writing covers the feature article for both newspapers and magazines. Discusses style, organization, human interest, use of quotes, leads and article ideas.
Emphasis is on clear readable prose.
Publishable articles are submitted to the Daily Forty-Niner or University Magazine. Back to Course Listings JOUR319. Focuses on news reporting and includes study of reporting and writing different types of stories. Students work as staff writers on Daily Forty-Niner or University Magazine. Course may not be taken simultaneously with JOUR 323 or 422.