ENG 317 - News Writing
4 credits. E.
A study and practice of reporting and writing news stories. This course explores traditional reporting and contemporary multimedia approaches to storytelling. Students will gain proficiency in writing news stories, understanding the basic concepts of multimedia, using proper grammar, syntax, and Associated Press style, and conducting research and interviews. The course also introduces students to journalism law and ethics, copy editing, and the roles and functions of journalism in a free society.