COM 3200News Writing

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An intermediate course, COM 3200 introduces students to the rudiments of journalism. Students are taught the fundamentals of reporting and writing the news for today's print and broadcast media. While emphasis falls on fact gathering, interviewing, and writing techniques, special attention is also paid to copy editing, developing the body of a story, handling breaking news stories, and covering beats. This course requires extensive writing and familiarity with mass communication theory.