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Jour277 Public Affairs Reporting
"Good writers abound - be a good reporter" - Mel Mencher
Professor Tony Rogers
Office: Rollins 125/Phone: 968-8165/E-mail: bucksjournalism@gmail.com
Course objective: To learn how to cover the basic beats of daily journalism.
NewsReporting and Writing, by Melvin Mencher
The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual
VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
THIRTEEN-WEEK SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS FOR ONLINE COURSE
WHAT
IS ENTERPRISE REPORTING?
Five Ideas for Enterprise Stories You Can Do in Your Hometown
Finding and Developing Ideas for News Stories and Articles
WRITING: You're required to write four articles this semester from the following beats:
THE BEATS
COPS
COURTS
WRITING COURT STORIES
FRONTLINE: REAL JUSTICE
TOWN GOVERNMENT
CITY COUNCIL NEWSWRITING EXERCISE
SCHOOL BOARD/EDUCATION
OTHER LINKS
JOUR277 LINKS FOR VARIOUS BEATS
INTERACTIVE CITY COUNCIL EXERCISE
ABSENCES: Every UNEXCUSED absence drops you a letter grade. If you have to miss class and have a legit excuse, let me know. And if you miss class, it's up to YOU to find out what assignments you missed.
LATE WORK: Deadlines are crucial. Unexcused late work will be dropped a letter grade.
QUIZZES: There will be regular quizzes on the assigned readings and a weekly news quiz, so read at least one newspaper daily - if possible The Philadelphia Inquirer or New York Times - or scan the AP wire. Check the Virtual Newsroom for tons of news websites.
EXTRA CREDIT: You earn extra credit by writing as much as possible for the Centurion or some other local publication.
MENTORING: You earn extra credit by spending a shift with a reporter or editor at the Bucks County Courier Times. See me if you want to do this.
GRADES: Your final grade will be based on writing assignments, quizzes, class participation and extra credit work. Writing assignments count the most.
BLOGS
All students will create their own blog or website that they will use to archive the articles they produce. Students will also create an online resume on their website or blog. Each student's website will be evaluated at the end of the semester as part of his/her final grade.
Use Blogger to Create An Online Clip Portfolio
Promote Yourself and Your Work Online
More Reporters Are Creating Their Own Websites
Some Cheap and Easy Ways to Establish Your Presence Online