I - A study of the gathering and reporting of news is the emphasis of this course. The whole range of the reporter's work is covered by lecture and actual practice with students working as reporters and photographers for the TC News. Students take this class first. 3 credit hours. Reporting II - Continuation of COMM 2311 with a comprehensive study of copy editing for errors of fact and interpretation of English and newspaper style.
Emphasis is placed on more complex stories and more specialized types of stories.
Headline writing and proof reading are introduced. Students will be members of the TC News staff. 3 credit hours. Prerequisite COMM 2311. Editing - A study of the editing process for newspapers and newsmagazines.