COMM 2900 - Reporting I

3 hours

In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of news reporting. A historical account of journalism will be presented, and students will discuss the process of reporting the news, including how to find a news story, the basics of interviewing and investigation, and the proper format and style for writing news stories. Students will also discuss the duality of journalism and the roles of objectivity and engagement in today’s news industry.