COMM 2315 - Reporting II

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
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. CIP Code: (0904015806)
Prerequisite: COMM 2311
Student Learning 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.