JRN 335 - Beat Reporting

Institution:

National University

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Description:

(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101) Beat Reporting is an advanced course that focuses on adopting a news beat or coverage area by developing and cultivating sources, researching sources, conducting interviews, reporting objectively and writing tightly using the inverted pyramid as the primary style. The course will explore the traditional news beats including city hall, the police, the courts, the military, the environment, religion, education and health. In addition, students will investigate emerging beats such as personal finance, technology, and entertainment, and beats specific to regions of the country, such as aviation, space, and immigration.

Credits:

4.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 628-8648

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Other academic year

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