It centers on the principles of descriptive writing that will apply whether you write scripts for radio and television, advertising copy, public relations proposals, or newspaper stories. The course is also aimed at helping you improve your command of grammar and syntax. Additional required readings , examples of the kinds of writing you will do during the semester, are compiled in a packet that you are to purchase in the Department of Communications office. Quizzes on the readings will be given periodically.
Writing constitutes the heart of the course.
Each week you are to write one brief paper that will be due on Thursday. It must be handed in at the beginning of class. No late paper will be accepted. Topics are shown on the calendar. Spelling, grammar and neatness will be considered in the evaluation of each paper.