Development of journalistic style and practice in the objective handling of news events. This course will emphasize the application of skills in current media trends, Associated Press news style, organizing and developing the news story, gathering information, writing to an assignment style, practicing media ethics and basic media law.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
quotations/ attributions, media law and ethics.
- Associated Press/ Grammar/ Spelling
- Review elements of newsworthiness, lead writing, story organization,
- Quotations and attributions
- Gathering information
- Assignments for basic news and specialty writing (editorials, feature writing, profiles, online reporting.)
quotations/attributions, media law and ethics.
- Associated Press/Grammar/Spelling
- Review elements of newsworthiness, lead writing, story organization,
- Quotations and attributions
- Gathering information
- Assignments for basic news and specialty writing (editorials, feature writing, profiles, online reporting.)
- Class lectures
- Writing and practical reporting assignments
- Online course management system (Canvas)
- Ongoing quizzes on grammar, spelling, and AP news style
- Examinations
and websites as discussed in class.
- Associated Press Stylebook or APStylebook.com
- Course Text
- Industry texts, magazines, newspapers,
- Copy editing resources
- Online exercises (Canvas)
Outcome 2.
Outcome 5.
- Students will be required to communicate with others using interviewing and fact-finding techniques; they must then communicate findings in correct news writing style. The student should learn to use news judgment and be cognizant of demographic audience differences.
- AP Style/grammar/spelling quizzes
- News writing assignments, requiring recognition of elements of newsworthiness in story selection, interview skills, news writing style and organization, and copy editing.
- Story critique forms completed by students for each writing assignment.
- Students will be required to show critical thinking skills through the determination of news elements and principles, gathering facts, arrangement of information through evaluation and prioritization, and practical use of Associated Press news style.
- Classroom exercises on ranking information, lead writing, and story organization.
- Critical thinking exercise in response to ethics case studies.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.