Reporting and Writing the News

Students in this introductory journalism class will learn how to conceive, report, write, edit, and publish a variety of stories, including hard news, features, and opinion pieces. They will develop story ideas, conduct interviews, and write balanced, engaging articles on deadline, covering the campus and local community. Like professional journalists, they will practice crafting clear, accurate, and fair stories. They will follow the news daily and read a wide range of exemplary pieces. We will also explore the pros and cons of social media, and discuss the key ethical and legal issues facing reporters today. (Not open to students who have taken CRWR 1002) 3 hrs. lect.