More than just filling your head with facts, reading news publications allows you to see how stories are written and organized. These programs are a free school in the best methods of interviewing and demonstrate daily what a well-prepared reporter can do. It's a compact book of usage and style tips that never grows old. This highly readable book makes the principles of good writing crystal clear. Nuts and bolts Deadlines are immovable and nonnegotiable.
Work is due at the beginning of class.
If there is a serious personal crisis, call or send e-mail immediately. Bring your AP Stylebook, a dictionary, two diskettes, pens and pencils to every class. It's a good idea to get a reporter's notebook. Get a folder to hold all your writing and Defender stories. You will have frequent AP style and news quizzes that count toward your final grade.