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Feb 05, 2025
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JRNL 53 - Copy Editing
Fall, Spring
An advanced course in preparing raw copy for publication, with the emphasis on
newspaper and news magazine journalism. Skills emphasized include analyzing story
structure, mastering paper and electronic research tools, spotting and filling
“holes” in stories, improving language skills (punctuation, syntax, etc.) sharpening
news judgment and writing headlines. Students learn to spot and correct unintended
bias, illogical argumentation, unwarranted conclusions, historical fallacies and
other pitfalls of undisciplined thinking, discourse and writing. Strong language
skills required. Outside community research and reporting time is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: JRNL 13. Lab fees additional.
Credits: 3 s.h.
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