J.L. Baughman, The Republic of Mass Culture. Other readings to be announced. 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.
AP Style Book. Newswriting introduces students to the fundamentals of reporting with emphasis on news writing on deadline. 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 observation, interviewing, and researching documents from a variety of sources. Progress is crucial and much depends on quality of work at end of quarter.