Semester Hours:3Fall, Spring
Defining news and its importance in a democratic society; structure of news-gathering process; the elements of news; introduction to basic news reporting and writing for the Web, print and broadcast; use of the Internet as a reporting and research tool; accuracy and fairness as journalistic imperatives. Outside community research and reporting time is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: WSC 1 and 2, or permission of the instructor. Lab fees additional.