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May 11, 2024
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JRNL 13 - Advanced News Writing and ReportingSemester Hours: 3 s.h.
Fall, Spring
Theory and development of news stories, with special emphasis on interviewing,
observation, document research, source development, and other standard reporting
techniques. Students cover community beats and report and write news stories from
these beats. The course concentrates on public affairs reporting and features
field visits to criminal courts, in-class press conferences with government officials,
and on-the-scene coverage of governmental meetings. Students are also versed in
the theory, history, and use of Freedom of Information laws, shield protection
laws, and open meeting laws, and are introduced to libel and invasion of privacy
statutes. Outside community research and reporting time is required.
Prerequisites & Course Notes
JRNL 11, PSC 1. Lab fees additional.
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