JOUR 312 - Advanced Reporting

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

This is an advanced-level writing and reporting and storytelling class for dedicated students. The focus of the class is reporting and writing and communicating in a simulated professional environment, drawing upon all the skills learned in prior required and elective courses. Students will report for the Point Park News Service and create multimedia projects. Content created in this class appears on the news service website under the students' bylines. Their work will be offered for publication in media outlets through the news service. Prerequisites: JOUR 260 or permission of the instructor. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Provide information to readers and audiences. (2) Unearth and write general news stories-as well as stories in the fields of religion, business, science and politics-that are unique. (3) Operate as working journalists. (4) Develop creative story ideas by researching them thoroughly, submitting first drafts, and reworking those drafts for publication.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

01/01/2000 - 08/31/2012 

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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