EN 220 - News Writing

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

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Description:

This introductory course emphasizes the techniques used by reporters to collect information and write stories for newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and broadcast outlets.Students learn to gather information, interview sources, write leads, structure a story, and work with editors.Students analyze how different news organizations package information, hear from guest speakers, and visit working journalists in the field.Students develop a higher level of media literacy and learn to deal with the news media in their careers.(Can be taken simultaneously with EN12).Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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