MEDA 130 - News Reporting I

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111
This course deals with the fundamentals of news reporting and writing, covering the work, goals, skills, and responsibilities of the professional journalist. Emphasis is placed on story structure, lead development, and news judgment. Attention is also given to feature writing elements and techniques of interviewing.