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Discussion and practice of fundamental journalistic writing techniques to develop skill in gathering information and in presenting it with clarity and style. Numerous writing assignments with close instructor supervision and criticism. Students must be able to compose at the computer. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 111 or equivalent.

Writing articles for a specific audience, and understanding the appropriate medium platform to reach that audience. Students research, report and write three targeted stories. Coaching and class critiques help students find their individual writing voice. Also, instruction on how to reach the appropriate audience - whether by Web, traditional print, broadcast, blog, Podcasting, or other mode of transmission - concludes this class. Students must be able to compose at the computer. Prerequisite: JRN WRIT 201-A or equivalent.

This course takes a multifaceted approach to writing, editing, and analyzing magazine articles across a variety of types and styles. In addition, the course develops an understanding of the magazine publishing environment. It is geared for students with an aptitude and interest in magazine writing as either a full-time or freelance activity. Some writing experience is required, although not necessarily magazine writing. Combining lectures, guest speakers, textbook readings, class discussion, and a heavy dose of magazine reading and writing, the course covers all types of magazines, including consumer, trade, and specialty, as well as many types of non-fiction magazine formats and styles. The overall course goal is magazine article writing proficiency in three primary areas: concept, development and writing. A secondary goal is the ability to successfully market freelance articles. Guest writers share their experiences. Prerequisites: some writing experience or consent of instructor.

The course is an exploration of the blogosphere with an eye toward understanding what makes a good blog and replicating those elements. During the five-week survey, students will evaluate the work of the most successful (i.e. highly trafficked) blog sites and learn to create engaging blogs themselves. The objective is not only to gain a deeper understanding of blog culture and creation, but to help each student become branded bloggers in their own right. The course also touches on issues such as Search Engine Optimization (the key to driving traffic), libel and copyright law, as well as the basics of vivid writing. This course, JRN WRIT 390-CN, meets for five Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, and 12/12. There is no class meeting 11/28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Its companion course, MKTG 390-CN, meets the preceding five Saturdays, between September 26 and October 24. In this format, there is no class meeting for either course on Saturday, October 31. Enrollment in both courses is not required. Registration for JRN WRIT 390 is open through October 23; late registration for this course begins October 24.