Writing and Reporting News, Carol Rich. AP Style Book. Newswriting introduces students to the fundamentals of reporting with emphasis on news writing. Students should learn how to gather, verify, organize and present news for a mass audience. Grade based on ability to write clear news and feature stories, involving reporting, interviewing, research, etc.
Progress is crucial and much depends on quality of work at end of quarter.
Focus on quality writing through editing and compelling presentation of ideas. B01 Basic Writing, C20 Newswriting. Final two labs are key. A 1996 almanac. The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual.