JRN 200 Reporting I

Journalism is in the throes of massive changes, as information delivery systems continue to evolve and influence the speed, format and content of news coverage. Several elements are necessary to thrive and be successful in this environment. One is a mastery of core journalism skills ? knowing how to develop, report and write stories that are accurate, balanced and informative. Another is presentation, knowing how to package and disseminate information across a variety of media platforms. The third is an awareness of the dynamic forces shaping journalism in the 21st century, not only in technology, but in critical areas such as freedom of the press, transparency, privacy and ethics. Students will receive instruction in all these areas, and demonstrate the skills they acquire in the online and print editions of the student publication Lennon Wall. Throughout the course, special emphasis will be devoted to grammar, spelling and other fundamentals of communicating clearly and effectively in written English.