TC 2214 - News and Feature Writing

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

A workshop in basic news and feature writing techniques. Students learn methods of information gathering and interviewing for different types of news articles, including current events, meetings, speeches, human interest, and news analyses. Students also learn the style and structure of news stories and feature stories, how to write effective leads and the basics of libel law and press ethics. Students learn how to write headlines, leads, decks, and subheads for general, technical, and industrial publications. Newspaper, magazine, and online layout and design. The course includes practice in basic copyediting techniques, including editing, revising, and rewriting copy intended for a variety of audiences, publications, and media. Peer and self-editing projects and assignments. Prerequisite: EN 1024.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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