TRF-1040 Media Writing

Credits: 3
This course introduces the skills needed to write for various forms of media, including print, broadcast, and online journalism. Students learn to write several types of stories, including straight news, feature stories, opinion/editorial, and press releases. Students learn about news gathering techniques, fact checking, source attribution, and ethical journalistic practices. Additionally, students examine the historical, legal, and ethical considerations governing the press in the United States and abroad.

Prerequisite(s): EGL-1010 with a grade of C or higher or departmental permission.

Course Outcomes

Write various types of media articles including straight news, feature stories, opinion/editorial, and press releases for print and electronic publication.
Demonstrate clear, concise copywriting and editing skills including correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, appropriate style for subject, media, and audience, and ability to use a standard journalism style manual.
Obtain valid information through interviews, research, print and online sources using fact checking for verification
Produce accurate reporting with correct use and attribution of sources in accordance with ethical journalistic practices.
Explain the context in which modern media operate, including historical, legal, and ethical considerations that govern the press in the United States and abroad.