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CMST 241 - News Features & Magazine Writing


5 CR

Intended for intermediate writers to focus on non-fiction writing for magazine, newspaper investigative features, and online publication. Covers research and interview techniques, editing and revision, and strategies for “pitching” and perfecting articles for publication.

Prerequisite(s): CMST 141  or ENGL 101  with a C- or better or entry code.

Course Outcomes
  • Distinguish between newspaper features and magazine writing.
  • Apply stylistic techniques appropriate to different media (magazines, newspapers, online publications).
  • Demonstrate effective and accurate interview and note-taking techniques.
  • Demonstrate effective and accurate research techniques, particularly for investigative reporting.
  • Demonstrate advanced writing skills to produce effective leads, sidebars, profiles, etc.
  • Revise and edit for focus and grammar.
  • Demonstrate techniques for pitching an article and story idea.


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