Journalism & Mass Commncations - Words at Work, Honors

Catalog description

Honors version of JMC 104. This course introduces the formats and language used in professional writing. This course also covers structure, usage, clarity, punctuation and other mechanics, which students apply in writing. Students will learn proper attribution practices, write pieces in various formats and practice the revision process. The course is designed for beginning journalism students, students considering journalism as a major, and students from other disciplines who wish to improve their writing skills and learn principles of professional writing. Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher to advance in the JMC curriculum.