This course is an introduction to journalism research, writing, and basic editing. Whereas the focus is on print journalism, the principles and practices are applicable to broadcast and online journalism. The course therefore prepares students for the follow-up course in this sequence (News Reporting and Writing II) which focuses on broadcast and online journalism
This introductory course imparts basic writing skills focusing on grammar and syntax and incorporates narrative, descriptive, and explanatory methods. It is based on the principle that mastery of basic writing skills is the foundation for developing writing competencies for specialized purposes especially the media. Students learn to write in a way that effectively communicates ideas.
