COM 0237 - INFORMATION GATHERING IN THE 21ST C

Institution:

Rosemont College

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Description:

This course introduces Communication majors to the types of research and information gathering skills essential for journalists, public relations practitioners, and other professionals. It will include a review of sources available in the library, computer resources, and municipal, state and federal government documents. In addition to becoming skilled seekers in the digital/paper chase, students will gain an overview of the "right to access" issues, including the Freedom of Information Act and the ethics of privacy. In short, students will learn strategies for gathering information and critically analyzing it.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rosemont.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 527-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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