COMM 224 - (EPW) Media Writing

3 cr.

(Prerequisites: COMM 205 or COMM 117 with minimum grade of “C”; writing requirement course; & COMM 109 or passing grade on departmental test score.)

This course introduces the fundamentals of news judgment, news gathering and writing for print, online, and mobile environments, as well as journalism’s role in a democratic society. Students will focus on American English grammar, structure and style to produce digital content for multiple platforms. Associated Press Style, Search Engine Optimization, and apps will be used to create quality content.