COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to introduce you to the mechanics of writing for various mass communication
genres. For many students, this is their first attempt at writing for a mass audience. Students will develop
the ability to analyze complex situations and translate them into clear, concise written segments for
different types of media channels.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students in this course will develop an understanding of how to use effective interviewing and research
techniques to develop a story for different types of audiences. They will learn the importance of
impartiality and accuracy in reporting stories for different media channels. Students will gain an
appreciation of journalistic writing for traditional and modern media types.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students be able to:
- Follow the rules of good grammar, punctuation, spelling and MLA referencing in their writing
- Effectively use different types of leads to create an accurate and inviting introduction to a story
- Conduct research on a news topic
- Distinguish between news and PR
- Write a fair and accurate news story from current events
- Write an effective and informative news release

*Course content subject to change