Adv Reporting and Editing

Catalog description

Advanced Reporting and Editing: This course significantly builds on the reporting and writing foundation established in MMS 204. Students will learn the skills and judgment necessary to produce significant enterprise journalism, with an emphasis on investigative and explanatory journalism. They will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer-assisted reporting and other research tools necessary for in-depth stories. They will acquire skills necessary for in-depth interviews, development of sources and the advanced use of public records. Students will learn all stages of a multimedia project (from concept to publication), and will also experience working with a team of journalists toward a common goal. Prerequisite: MMS 210 and MMS 220. Offered every spring term.)