Study of investigative techniques and experience in writing on deadline. Includes the writing of a media plan and creative work plan. Emphasis is on copy writing for the various media. Includes the writing of backgrounders and position papers. Emphasis is on advocacy writing for controlled and uncontrolled media.
Special attention is given to ethical problems facing journalists.
Fall, odd academic years. An examination of the teacher's role in the supervision of various forms of secondary school student communications media, principally scholastic newspapers and yearbooks. Attention will be given to such aspects as staff organization, training procedures, business practices and legal problems. Fall, Junior year. Emphasis also will be placed on preparation for advising student newspapers and yearbooks.