COMM 2315 - Reporting II

3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) A continuation of COMM 2311 with added emphasis on the practical applications of news writing, gathering and interviewing techniques. Students should be prepared to produce computer copy for off-campus publications as well as for the campus newspaper. (0904015806) Prerequisite: COMM 2311
Course Outcomes
1 - Evaluate newsworthiness of information.
2 - Demonstrate an understanding of story idea creation.
3 - Comprehend the basic structure and format of a news story (lead, body, and conclusion).
4 - Demonstrate an understanding of beat reporting and feature writing.
5 - Demonstrate an understanding of multimedia journalism and alternative story forms.
6 - Demonstrate an understanding of journalistic ethics.