COM 321, 322 - Writing for the Media

1 course unit

Against the backdrop of today’s media environment, Writing for the Media will ground students in the practice of uncluttered and precise writing as it applies across media professions - from journalism to public relations. Practical advice from the instructor and guest speaker-mentors will play an important role. The Associated Press Style Guide and other industry standards will be used to assist students through writing exercises, with an emphasis on editing and revision. Students will learn to find stories and hone their interviewing, research, reporting and writing skills. Also will ground students in news values, and foster an awareness of legal and ethical issues essential to the success of any future media practitioner, as well as build awareness of the essential digital components of the trade, such as SEO.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 Media & Society or ENG 205 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing or ENG 275 Theory & Methods of English Studies
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 322.