JOUR 257 - Feature and Interpretive Writing

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

A lecture-laboratory and personal conference course in the writing of feature stories for print media, both newspapers and magazines. Prerequisites: JOUR 150. Course Objectives (1) Explain differences between hard, breaking news and stores that focus more on the human condition, problems, and triumphs. (2) Apply feature writing techniques that include descriptive writing, ___ graphs, anecdotal leads and narrative story structure. (3) Conduct background research for current events and cultural/societal issues for use in feature stories. (4) Interview subjects for stories ranging from science and technology to arts and current thought. (5) Use quotes and background citations sparingly and contextually to tell a compelling story. (6) Define the importance of features to journalism and readers.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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