COMM-20000 Feature Writing

This course provides instruction and practice in writing local and specialized feature stories for newspapers, consumer and trade magazines, newsletters and online publications. The course examines the fundamental principles and techniques of feature writing and then apply these principles in a variety of journalistic forms. The course also develops skills in listening, observation, interviewing and information gathering. This course is for students interested in careers in journalism, public relations and corporate communications as well as for students who enjoy writing and would like to someday publish their writing in the local community. 

Credits

3