English 302:
Media Journalism
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Contents:
Current Assignments
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Basic News Style
Using AP Style
How to Format a Story
The Consequences of Errors
Chapter 2: Sources and Attribution
Accurate Quotation
Taking Notes
The Plagiarism Problem
Unnamed Sources
Chapter 3: Writing the Basic Story
The Inverted Pyramid
The All-Important Lead
Accuracy and Clarity
Copy Editing and Proofreading
Chapter 4: The Basics of Interviewing
How to Conduct an Interview
Creating Interview Questions
Following Up
Chapter 5: Complex Story types
Feature Stories
Narrative Structures
Alternative Leads
Chapter 6: The Graphics Dimension
The Homecoming Section
Basics of Document Design
Chapter 7: The Informed Reporter
The Liberal Arts Connection
Basic Information Sources
Beat Reporting
Sports Reporting
Chapter 8: Press Law
Libel
Invasion of Privacy
Chapter 9: The Issue of Ethics
The Ethics of Source Use
Ethics of Photojournalism
Ethics of News Selection
Chapter 10: Public Relations Writing
The Press Release
The In-House Publication
The Georgetown View
Chapter 11:
Media Criticism
Chapter 12:
Opinion Writing Appendix: Your Future
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