JOU 3610 BUSINESS NEWS REPORTING

The news media need to report and write stories about business and the economy in compelling and understandable ways. This course identifies the need for business coverage and provides opportunities for students to pursue important stories in the community and region. Students will learn how to access the two main sources of information -- documents and people -- and discuss when and how to use data to build or enhance a story.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

JOU 2500

Course Types

Elective

1. gather information from multiple sources and critically evaluate the credibility of sources.
2. incorporate truthful, accurate and fair information into written, aural or visual forms consistent with professional requirements.
3. demonstrate proficiency in content organization, grammar, spelling and mechanics, including the ability to use Associated Press style.
4. write with accuracy and clarity in forms appropriate to the topic, audience and medium.
5. apply numerical concepts such as percentages and proportions.