CO 281 - Newspaper Reporting

Institution:

Mount Mercy University

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Description:

This is an intensive course covering the role, functions and responsibilities of a newspaper reporter. Students will gain experience with interviewing covering events and writing stories under deadline. Topics covered will include news beats, public affairs reporting, meeting and speech coverage, sports writing, obituaries, news analysis editorials and columns. Students will gain reporting and writing experience through classroom exercises and by writing stories for the "Mount Mercy Times" or otherapproved media outlet. Prerequisite: CO 120

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 363-8213

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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