Emphasis on understanding and writing narration, exposition, description, and argumentation. Development of skills in conceiving, documenting, organizing, and presenting information. An introduction to the theory and practice of news writing. A brief examination of the history of journalism. Examination of reporting and editing functions in contemporary newspapers.
Students produce campus student newspaper.
May be repeated once for credit. A workshop for non-journalism majors to improve writing skills and learn basic requirements of writing for publication. Instruction in market analysis and interpreting specific editorial requirements, in gathering and researching background materials, and in preparing manuscripts. Examination of various types and styles of published writing. A survey of corporate publications from newsletters to corporate magazines, with an emphasis on layout and design.