JOU 3200 MULTIPLATFORM NEWS EDITING

Students expand on their journalistic writing skills to practice copy editing, fact checking, verification, and research across media platforms, including social media. With a broader understanding of media literacy, students learn to consider the ethical implications of their work and audience engagement techniques.

GOAL 
Develop awareness of the vital function of the editor in the newsroom, sharpen language usage, acquire audience engagement skills, and examine larger issues of news judgment, ethics, and legal concerns. 

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

C or better in JOU 1100

Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Notes

 

Course Outcomes

1. • demonstrate a mastery of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and Associated Press style in all news copy.
2. • apply standards of truth, accuracy and fairness and make news copy clear, correct and concise under deadline constraints.
3. • employ the tools of technology (hardware and software) applicable to clear editing and appealing design.
4. • use theories in producing news with established design principles that accurately present images and information across various platforms.
5. • write accurate, responsible headlines and captions that convey the essence of a story, including employing diverse perspectives in topics, sources, and images.