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COMM 285 - Basic News Reporting

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Subject:
Description:
Introduces students to ways journalists select and process news and information. Introduces students to long-form (print and online) and short-form (broadcast) journalistic writing. Explores different story structures and the various forms of newswriting journalists use in producing content for multiple platforms for print, online, broadcast and social media. Explores newswriting and reporting skills needed in interviewing sources to gather, analyze, synthesize and disseminate information. Provides in- and out-of-class writing experience.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
(COMM 111 (Grade of C or Higher) or COMM 211 (Grade of C or Higher)) and (COMM 112 (Grade of C or Higher) or COMM 212 (Grade of C or Higher))
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Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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