MCOM 3003 Newspaper Practicum

This practicum involves the essentials of journalistic writing, editing, graphic design, and promotion and distribution, specifically in the production of The Roar newspaper and www.piedmontroar.com website. Students will be required to contribute in some manner to at least six editions of The Roar published during the semester.

Registration Name

Newspaper Practicum

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

3

Credits

1

Offered

Demorest: Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Enhance research, reporting, writing, fact checking, editing, layout and design techniques.
2. Develop a clip file.
3. Gain journalism experience.
4. Assess and analyze managerial and organizational strengths and weaknesses and develop ways to utilize improved techniques in your academic and professional responsibilities.