COM 218 Writing and Reporting for the Media
This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of media writing and news reporting. Students will learn the art and craft of writing clear, concise, and accurate news stories and reports for various media platforms, including print, broadcast, and digital. Drawing on foundational concepts, students will develop skills in researching, interviewing, fact-checking, and producing newsworthy content. Emphasis will be placed on storytelling techniques, ethics, information evaluation and adapting writing for different audiences and formats. Students will engage in practical writing exercises, real-world reporting, and critical media analysis.
(This writing-intensive course counts towards the Academic Writing requirements.)