Students then measure people s thinking on any given issue or issues. Explores theoretical and practical issues in information gathering, with emphasis on data analysis and computer-assisted reporting for public affairs journalism. Students will apply scientific methods in news reporting and analyze the effects of precision journalism on society. A basic course in the preparation of advertising copy and continuity for all media. It is a combination of lecture and laboratory course.
Enrollment is limited to fifteen upperclass majors per semester.
Offers a package of skills ranging from basic elements of news, news writing, editing, newspaper layout and design, student publications advising as well as legal and ethical issues in high school journalism. These courses vary from semester to semester, covering a number of journalism specialties. From time to time they are converted to permanent course numbers. Special topics numbered 481 are offered primarily for upper-level undergraduate students. A public relations writing class that includes assignments such as releases, features, newsletters, reports, biographies, rewrites, hometown stories, copyediting, interviewing, research, and special projects.