I expect the students to achieve the following objectives by the end of the course):
• Students will be able to decide what to write about for a specific publication (newsworthiness)
• How to write in the inverted pyramid form and using the Lead-Transition-Quote method
• How to make what they write about interesting to the reader (direct and indirect quotes)I expect the students to achieve the following objectives by the end of the course):
• Students will be able to decide what to write about for a specific publication (newsworthiness)
• How to write in the inverted pyramid form and using the Lead-Transition-Quote method
• How to make what they write about interesting to the reader (direct and indirect quotes)
This course focuses on instructing students how news articles and feature stories are written for publication.
Students learn why news writing is completely different from essay writing, how to research, plan, write, edit and rewrite stories either for print or online publication.
They also learn clear and critical thinking and maintaining objectivity and avoiding libel.
The skills taught in this course have real-life applications, such as problem solving, dealing tactfully with others, getting facts straight and expressing oneself clearly and forcefully.
This course focuses on instructing students how news articles and feature stories are written for publication.
Students learn why news writing is completely different from essay writing, how to research, plan, write, edit and rewrite stories either for print or online publication.
They also learn clear and critical thinking and maintaining objectivity and avoiding libel.
The skills taught in this course have real-life applications, such as problem solving, dealing tactfully with others, getting facts straight and expressing oneself clearly and forcefully.
Getting Started in Journalism. Jack Harkrider. National Textbook Company. 1997
Selected online materials
Getting Started in Journalism. Jack Harkrider. National Textbook Company. 1997
Selected online materials
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class attendanceClass attendance Class attendance |
10 | 5% for each hour of absence |
| Written homeworkWritten homework Written homework |
20 | |
| Midterm writing assignmentMidterm writing assignment Midterm writing assignment |
30 | |
| Final writing assignmentFinal writing assignment Final writing assignment |
40 |
