COMMS 311
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Writing for News Media
Course Description
Principles and practices of writing news content for multiple media platforms.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
1.5
Fixed/Max
1.5
Fixed
1.5
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Major status; Comms 300 or concurrent enrollment.
Title
Grammar and style
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate proficiency of proper grammar and AP Style to clearly and concisely write news content.
Title
Ethics, Law, and Diversity
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the ethical and legal implications of their work in the context of a global and diverse society.
Title
Story structures
Learning Outcome
Students will write news accounts in inverted pyramid, broadcast and other appropriate news styles.
