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 in Journalism