In this course students learn how journalists research and develop stories. Students develop essential media skills including mining sources of information and leads; interpreting and using data; creating, refining and pitching concepts; and conducting research and honing interviewing skills. Students learn how to cover events and announcements and are introduced to the different demands of key beats such as crime, courts, government, entertainment and sports, as well as those by different media (print, online, audio, video).
In this course students learn how journalists research and develop stories. Students develop essential media skills including mining sources of information and leads; interpreting and using data; creating, refining and pitching concepts; and conducting research and honing interviewing skills. Students learn how to cover events and announcements and are introduced to the different demands of key beats such as crime, courts, government, entertainment and sports, as well as those by different media (print, online, audio, video).
