Kresge 194 Writing 64 is a journalism workshop that combines newswriting techniques and press critique. Students learn how to produce rewrites, interviews, news stories, cover public events, and news features.
Students also keep a weekly news journal.
Writing 1 as a prerequisite is strongly recommended. Writing 64 is required for entrance into the Journalism Minor. In this class we will learn how the fields of communication originated and what shape they take now, examining a variety of issues through reading, writing, discussion, and small mind-boggling projects. Students can expect to practice their skills frequently in front of an audience, to receive regular instructor and peer evaluations, and to study the discipline with a public speaking textbook. We will explore research in many forms, from reflecting on personal experience to finding sources in the library to observing and evaluating the world around us.