Students hear presentations from and interview experts in environmental science and reporting.
Exemplary popular literature in environmental reporting is reviewed. Notice how the Internet augments printed handouts and allows a speedy form of communication to students. The writing assignment guidelines are available here so that students know what is expected on the articles due for the class. While journalists should not rely solely on scientists, government officials, and other expert sources for information on environmental stories, they are crucial to providing accurate background, especially on highly technical scientific information such as air and water quality standards, the ecological status of forests, and the economics of forestry resources. Here's one compilation of expert sources , courtesy of the St. Petersburg Times .