The Practice of Journalism

JOURN X 440.2

Translate theory into practice by learning hands-on approaches to journalistic practice.

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Fall
Spring
Online
Starting at $695.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Explore how journalists cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, organize an investigative story, and other skills crucial to on-the-ground journalists
  • Develop a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape your voice as a writer and media creator
  • Contribute to in-depth assignments and discussions, including a final project feature story
  • Learn firsthand what it means to work in media
  • Consider the unique impact of artificial intelligence on the profession

About this course:

Students learn to cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, how to organize an investigative story, navigate artificial intelligence, and other skills common to on-the-ground journalists. Assignments and discussions require deeper analysis with students working toward a final project feature story applying course material. Students also build a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape their voices as writers and media creators.  

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Instructor: Nicole Charky-Charmi
400730
Fee:
$695.00
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Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited to 25 students; early enrollment advised.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after September 27th, 2024.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 16, 2024
Course Requirements
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STYLEBOOK : 2018 or later by The Associated Press
(Optional) Book: Telling the Story by Missouri Group

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