Fall and Spring. This course especially seeks to familiarize students with journalistic writing and the news business in general. Emphasis will be placed upon study and practice of the methods of gathering material, writing articles, and preparing and editing copy for print. Areas of study will include print and electronic media reporting styles and methods. Fall, even years.
Emphasis is on practical experiences in detecting and correcting errors.
The course will include a study of basic skills in grammar, usage and punctuation as well as application of stylebook rules. Spring, alternate years. Study will include various nonfiction article formats used in print and electronic media. Spring, alternate years. Required for all paid staff members of this publication.