COM 215 - Computer Assisted Reporting

Institution:

Rider University

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Description:

3 credits Develops advanced reporting techniques for researching and writing in-depth news stories and investigative articles. Uses state-of-theart computer-assisted reporting methods including finding and mining data bases on the Internet, creating spreadsheets to analyze data, and employing data base manager software to sort and summarize information in government documents and other specialized resources. Focuses on conceptualizing of story ideas, planning major projects, gathering information by means of data bases, participant- observation, interviews, and analysis of public documents. Emphasizes organizing large quantities of material and presenting it in a meaningful context. Prerequisite: COM-210 or permission of instructor. Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rider.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 896-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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