COM 260 - Basic Newswriting

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Communication Studies

Description:

This course explores the fundamentals of newsgathering, newswriting and news judgment for all media; study of news sources; fieldwork; research; and interview techniques. Students will learn how to write basic news stories using inverted pyramid and narrative writing structures. Students will also be expected to find and interview sources for stories, including subject experts from outside of campus. Basic legal terms and AP style will also be introduced.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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