JOUR 410 - Investigative Reporting

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

Practical reporting experience with heavy emphasis on investigative techniques and computer-assisted reporting; development of sources and information; development of advanced research and interview skills; determination of subjects, organization and writing of stories and series for newspaper publication. Dual listed with JOUR 510.Prerequisites: JOUR 151, JOUR 260 and JOUR 418. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Build upon reporting skills. (2) Demonstrate creative thinking skills. (3) Be able to apply writing and reporting skills. (4) Produce real-world journalistic work. (5) Produce a final long-form journalism project of an investigative or entrepreneurial nature.

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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