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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