JOURN 104 - Newswriting

Credits: 3-5
Writing for news media; clarity in use of language, style and punctuation; sentence and paragraph structure and organization of stories; credibility of information and news judgment; basic methods of researching and writing. Weekly news discussions based on current events.

Enrollment Requirement: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor consent.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Develop, research and prepare publishable news products, including digital photographs, on deadline.
Understand and respect the value of multiculturalism and diversity in media writing.
Write clear and concise news stories and news features.
Work cooperatively in a newsroom setting.
Design and layout attractive print and online news products.
Adhere to specialized style and organization requirements of media writing for print and online platforms.
Develop, research and prepare news accounts that are accurate, fair, balanced and timely.

Program Outcomes
Apply relevant criteria and standards when evaluating information in terms of how it will interest and inform their audience.

College-wide Outcomes

Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.