Introduction to News Writing (COMM 1610-1)
The University of Utah, Fall 2011
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.
LNCO 2940
Professor
Dr. Mangun
Office: LNCO 2854
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and by appointment
E-mail: Kim.Mangun@utah.edu (During the week, I try to return messages within 24 hours. I check email
only sporadically during the weekend.)
Phone: 585-9935 (no voice-mail; email is the better way to contact me)
Course description:
This hands-on course is designed to help you develop news writing and reporting skills, learn AP style
and improve grammar skills.
Required texts and materials:
• Readings and Podcasts online and posted on Blackboard
• The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, 2006 or newer. If you prefer, you
may purchase a Stylebook Mobile app, available for iPhone and BlackBerry. AP also is on
Twitter.
• USB portable storage drive
Strongly recommended books if you plan to continue in the communication field:
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Webster’s New World College Dictionary
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Brian S Brooks et al., Working with Words: A Handbook for Media Writers and Editors, 7th ed.
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2009
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William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, The Elements of Style, 4th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2000
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Jay Stevenson, The Pocket Idiot’s Guide To Grammar & Punctuation. New York: Alpha, 2005
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C. Edward Good, Whose Grammar Book Is This Anyway? All the Grammar You Need to
Succeed in Life. New York: MJF Books, 2002
Department Policies:
Attendance: The Department of Communication requires that you attend the first two class meetings. If
you are absent during the first week, you will be asked to withdraw from the course. Attendance is
mandatory during the remainder of the term. This is a skills course so you will learn how to be a
professional communicator by completing hands-on exercises and assignments, many of which are done
on deadline in class. Participation in class discussions also is important. Thus, absences and late
arrivals/early departures will affect your final course grade. If you have a documented emergency, must
attend a university-sanctioned event, or have some other extenuating circumstance, notify me
immediately.
Prerequisite: Writing 2010, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for this class. Individuals who have not met
the requirement will be asked to withdraw from the class or receive a failing grade.
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Grammar test: In order to earn a grade in this course, every student is required to pass each section of the
online grammar test with a score of 80 percent or better by Week 13. Instructions can be found at
Blackboard/Course Content/Grammar.
University Policies:
Plagiarism: Academic integrity is essential to a positive teaching and learning environment. All students
enrolled in university courses are expected to complete coursework with fairness and honesty. Failure to
do so by seeking unfair advantage over others or misrepresenting someone else’s work as your own
(plagiarizing) can result in disciplinary action including dismissal from the course and a failing grade or
dismissal from the university. For more information, consult me and/or read Section I (General Provisions
and Definitions) of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (“Student Code”) at
http://www.regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-400.html.
Academic misconduct: Academic integrity also entails doing unique work for each class. According to
Policy 6-400: Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (“Student Code”), Section I, Part B:
“Misrepresenting one’s work includes, but is not limited to, representing material prepared by another as
one’s own work, or submitting the same work in more than one course without prior permission of both
faculty members.” For more information, consult me and/or the Student Code at
http://www.regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-400.html.
The Americans with Disabilities Act: The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its
programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you need accommodations in this class,
please contact me as soon as possible. Also notify the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union
Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and me to make arrangements for
accommodations. All written information in this course can be made available in alternative format with
prior notification to the CDS.
Withdrawal: According to the Office of the Registrar, withdrawing from a course and other registration
matters are your responsibility. See the following link for more information about the Withdrawal Policy:
http://www.sa.utah.edu/regist/handbook/withdrawal.htm.
Grade Disputes: According to university policy, a student who wishes to dispute a grade must try to
resolve the matter first with the instructor. The instructor has 10 business days to respond to the student.
If the student and instructor cannot resolve the matter, the student may dispute the grade with the
department chair. The student must prove the grade is “arbitrary and capricious.” See Section IV (Student
Academic Performance) of the Student Code: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-400.html.
Accommodation: I will not make accommodations in class content, requirements or expectations.
Other guidelines, policies, and expectations:
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Because we can all learn from each other’s experiences, questions, and suggestions, regular
classroom participation is expected and will factor into your grade for this course. You are
expected to have read and reflected on class readings in order to ensure the relevance and
thoughtfulness of your contributions to the course.
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Bring your Stylebook, pencils/pens, memory stick and notebook to each class. Other items may
be required during the term. If so, they will be announced.
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Class will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. so please be on time, just as you would for a job. We’ve all
been in classes where students arrive late, and pack up their things early. This is disruptive to
everyone and affects the learning environment that we are trying to create.
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Absolutely no e-mailing, surfing, instant messaging, etc. during class, and turn cell phones
— or ringers — off. Computer images can and will be displayed if monitors are used at
inappropriate times.
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Communication workplaces are collaborative, and I support that, but any graded work must be
yours. If in doubt, ask.
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Do not consume food or beverages in the computer lab. During in-class writing exercises, you
may take a break at any time, as long as you make deadline.
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When contacting sources for a story, always represent yourself as a student journalist who is
working on an article that may be published on our website, UNewsWriting.wordpress.com.
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Never promise a source that his or her name will be withheld from publication.
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Dress appropriately (professionally) when gathering information outside of class.
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Familiarize yourself with copy-editing symbols and use them when editing your work or stories
by your peers. If you need an example, see
http://www.mnstate.edu/hanson/MC210/MC210_copy-symbols.htm.
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Familiarize yourself with the Stylebook, the way it is formatted, and subject headings. Pay
particular attention to the following sections: abbreviations; acronyms; addresses; ages;
because/since; datelines; dimensions; essential and non-essential clauses; months; newspaper
names; numerals; plurals; possessives; state names; time element; titles; years.
Assignments, grading policies and procedures:
Assignment Overview:
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In-class writing assignments, exercises and activities (45 points; participation/attendance
factor into the total score): During the semester, you will complete a variety of exercises and
activities designed to reinforce key points in your readings and help you become better writers.
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In-class deadline stories (70 points; 30 and 40 points, respectively): The first story, “Young
Alumnus Profile,” will entail an in-class interview with Spencer Harmon, College of Humanities
development officer, and a written profile. The second piece will be a Halloween roundup with
two interviews. Depending on time and quality, some stories may be published on
UNewsWriting.
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1.
250-word “Young Alumnus Profile”: Tuesday, Sept. 13/Thursday, Sept. 15
2.
600-word Halloween roundup: Tuesday, Oct. 25/Thursday, Oct. 27
Out-of-class graded writing/multimedia stories (200 points; 75 and 125 points, respectively;
40 additional points (20 points each) for final revising and polishing): Longer stories emailed
by the beginning of class on the day due; notes due at the start of class (also note draft, revision
and publishing deadlines). See the multimedia requirements and deadlines, below:
1.
800-word, two-source (minimum) slice-of-life or show-in-action profile (draft due
Tuesday, Oct. 4; revised draft due Tuesday, Oct. 18; final story due Tuesday, Oct. 25;
final revised/polished piece for publication due Tuesday, Nov. 8)
2.
1000-word, three-source (minimum) enterprise story (draft due Tuesday, Nov. 1; revised
draft due Thursday, Nov. 10; final story due Thursday, Nov. 17; final revised/polished
piece for publication due Tuesday, Nov. 29)
Multimedia assets (50 points; 10 and 40 points, respectively): During the semester, you will
use multimedia assets to enhance your final two stories. You must submit at least one jpg photo
(100kb or less) to accompany your profile/slice-of-life (due by Nov. 8). You must prepare and
publish a slideshow using Soundslides Plus for your enterprise story (due by Tuesday, Nov. 29).
Equipment (headset, iPod recorder, digital recorder, digital still/video camera) can be checked out
from me; instruction will be provided on Soundslides. Story and multimedia deadlines are noted
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above and in the class schedule.
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Your bio, blog, photo (50 points): You will write your own biographical sketch to publish on
your bio page. You also will need to publish an approved photograph and a brief blog. Blog
requirements will be discussed in class. (Publish approved bio, blog, photo on UNewsWriting
by Tuesday, Nov. 8)
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AP Quizzes (60 points; 10 points per quiz): Given at the beginning of class on Sept. 29; Oct.
18; Oct. 20; Nov. 3; Nov. 8; Nov. 15. You will have a maximum of 30 minutes for each quiz. If
you are late to class, your quiz time will be adjusted accordingly (e.g., if you are 10 minutes late,
you will have 20 minutes to complete the quiz). No make-ups will be given.
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Clip Notebook (50 points): Briefly, this is a collection of clips from major newspapers, with
two-paragraph annotations (minimum) for each. Your annotations should incorporate issues
discussed in class and in your readings, including but not limited to newsworthiness and
relevance to current events, quality of the lead, use of sources and quotes, balance and fairness,
etc. Due Tuesday, Oct. 18.
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“Shattered Glass” reflection (20 points): You will reflect on specific questions related to the
film, “Shattered Glass,” which is about the former journalist Stephen Glass. Email your
reflection as a Word doc (not docx) to kim.mangun@utah.edu by 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
22.
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Final portfolio (25 points): You will create a LinkedIn presence that includes your URL,
professional photo, résumé, statement of ethics and other items. You also will prepare a separate
cover letter. More details will be provided later in the semester. Due by Thursday, Dec. 8.
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Grammar test: No points, but you must pass each section of the online test with a score of 80
percent or better by Week 13 in order to earn a grade in this class.
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Overview of your overall course grade:
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In-class assignments; participation/attendance
45 points
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2 in-class deadline stories
70 points
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2 out-of-class deadline stories
200 points
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Revising/polishing the out-of-class stories
40 points
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Bio, blog, photo
40 points
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Multimedia assets
50 points
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AP quizzes
60 points
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Clip Notebook
50 points
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“Shattered Glass” reflection
20 points
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Final LinkedIn portfolio, cover letter
25 points
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TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
6000 points
Extra credit: You may earn up to 10 extra-credit points (one point per article) for finding errors
(spelling, style, punctuation, grammar, etc.) in the Salt Lake Tribune or Deseret News or other media
sources. Submit the clipping or a printout with the error circled, and attach a typed note telling me what is
wrong and how you would correct it. Also: If a particularly interesting event or lecture comes up during
the semester, I may offer the opportunity to write a deadline story for extra credit.
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Format for all assignments:
• Type headline using sentence case. Enter two returns and type your byline as follows: Story by
YOUR NAME or Story and photos by YOUR NAME or Story and slideshow by YOUR NAME
• Use the Microsoft Word default font: Times or Times New Roman, 12-point.
• Set header and footer to 0; use standard 1-inch margins on top and bottom, right and left.
• Use em dashes (with one space on each side) instead of two hyphens (on Macs the command is
shift/option/hyphen).
• Turn off the superscript function for suffixes such as “th” (on Macs select format/character).
• Use the space bar just once between sentences; add one extra return between graphs, which should
be flush left and double-spaced.
• Hyperlinks need to be added as follows: According to its website, the Utah Cultural Celebration
Center <http://www.wvc-ut.gov/index.aspx?nid=241> is committed to the “preservation and
perpetuation of cultural traditions.”
• Use proper AP style. Also note: After the first full reference to the University of Utah, you may
write: the U
• Add an end mark (### or -30-) centered at the end of your story. Include the word count (on Macs
it’s Tools/Word Count) after that, flush left.
• Notes must be turned in with all deadline stories done in- or out-of-class.
Deadlines:
• When an assignment is due, it’s due. Editors don’t accept late work and neither do I. Exceptions
may be made for those with dire circumstances confronting them, but only if those circumstances
are made known to me in advance, if at all possible; are documented; and can be verified. If you
miss a day when any assignment is due and you have a legitimate excuse, I will consider accepting
the late assignment but reserve the right not to grant full or any credit.
• In-class assignments are due at the end of class — 9:25 a.m. — unless a different deadline is
announced.
• Out-of-class assignments are due by the beginning of class — 7:30 a.m.
Grading scale (the instructor reserves the right to curve scores):
A: 570-600 points
A-: 540-569
B+: 522-539
B: 493-521
B-: 480-492
C+: 462-479
C: 433-461
C-: 420-432
D+: 402-419
D: 373-401
D-: 360-372
E: less than 360
Grades on writing assignments:
All written assignments will be evaluated in terms of mechanics (grammar, punctuation, formatting,
meltdown errors, etc.); use of AP style; ethical considerations; and journalistic skills (lead, body,
conclusion, use of quotes and attribution, etc.). The following general guidelines will be used when
evaluating assignments and stories.
A: The story is newsworthy and exceptionally well-written; i.e., thorough and free of errors. The lead is
clear, concise and interesting and appropriate for the story. The body is organized well and contains
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effective transitions, quotations, descriptions and anecdotes. The story emphasizes the human element and
quotes a variety of sources. Because of the story’s obvious merit, media outlets would be eager to publish
it.
B: The story is good and could be published after some editing and revising. The lead summarizes the
story; subsequent paragraphs are organized reasonably well. The story may contain errors, or it might be
more interesting, thorough or cohesive with some reworking.
C: The story omits important information or could be published only after extensive editing. The lead
may be too wordy or may fail to emphasize the news. The story may fail to develop the human element. It
may be disorganized and contain several errors. Sentences may be vague, long or complicated and use
passive voice rather than strong verbs. The sentences may have to be rewritten because they are awkward,
wordy or confusing.
D: The story is superficial or confusing, or requires extensive rewriting. Or, the story contains an
unacceptable number of style, spelling and grammatical errors. The story may also be of questionable
newsworthiness, raise ethical concerns or contain libelous information.
E: The story could not be published because it is too confusing, incomplete or inaccurate, and/or contains
factual errors or libelous information.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Note: Due to the variable nature of journalism, assignments may change during the term. You are
responsible for changes announced in class. Electing to remain in the class indicates that you
understand course prerequisites, class policies and possible consequences. This syllabus is available
online: http://www.hum.utah.edu/communication/?pageId=575. Scroll down to this section of 1610 and
download the syllabus.
Tuesday, Aug. 23 / Week 1 / Introductions
In class: Peer profiles
Assignment: Visit Poynter Institute’s News University (www.newsu.org) and become a registered user.
Write down your log-in information in your notebook or Stylebook, enter it into your phone, or keep it
somewhere handy. You will need it throughout the semester.
Thursday, Aug. 25 / Plagiarism, ethics
Read: Your syllabus; Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “U. probes claim of possible plagiarism by
scholar”; “U. of Texas honor code apparently plagiarized from BYU’s code”; “Tribune reporter dismissed
following plagiarism complaint”; “Reader Advocate: Internet and software make plagiarism easier to
catch”
Highly recommended: Visit some of the grammar sites available at Blackboard/Web Links/Grammar Sites
In class: Profile recap; discuss readings and plagiarism, ethics; review codes of ethics; write your own
statement of ethics to include in your LinkedIn presence
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Aug. 30 / Week 2 / What is news?
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Selecting and Reporting the News”; “AP Style To Know
Cold”; “AP Style for Addresses.” Also: Review the AP Stylebook Key in your book.
In class: NewsU: “News Sense: The Building Blocks of News”
Thursday, Sept. 1 / Writing leads
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Story Forms”; “Grammar and Spelling”
In class: NewsU: “The Lead Lab”; discuss various leads; lead exercises
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Assignment: Begin working on your Clip Notebook (due Tuesday, Oct. 18). Details about the
assignment can be found at Blackboard/Course Content/Assignments.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Sept. 6 / Week 3 / Writing leads
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “How to Write a Strong Lead”; “Meltdown Errors”
In class: Lead exercises; NewsU: “The Be a Reporter Game”
Thursday, Sept. 8 / Writing leads
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Grammar and Usage”; “Grammar Overview”
In class: Lead exercises
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Sept. 13 / Week 4 / Interviewing, writing
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “How to Write a News Story in 15 Steps”
Listen: Blackboard/Web Links/Podcasts: “Activate your verbs”
In class: Interview Spencer Thomas for your graded “Young Alumnus Profile”
Thursday, Sept. 15 / Story structures
Due: “Young Alumnus Profile”
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “The Language of News”; “How to Structure a News
Story”
Listen: Blackboard/Web Links/Podcasts: “Build your work around a key question”
In class: Discuss profile assignment and enterprise story; finish your graded “Young Alumnus Profile,”
which is due by the end of class; NewsU: “Beyond the Inverted Pyramid: Creating Alternative Story
Forms”
Assignment: 800-word profile (slice-of-life or show-in-action); first draft due Tuesday, Oct. 4
Assignment: Begin thinking about your final enterprise story—possible topics, sources, pitfalls,
audience, etc.—and prepare at least two story ideas to share with your peers and me on Thursday, Sept.
29 (and Tuesday, Oct. 4, if necessary)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Sept. 20 / Week 5 / Interviewing, quotes, attribution
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Handling Quotations and Attributions”; “Profile
Checklist”; Blackboard/Course Content/Web Links: “ALS doesn’t stop Utahn”
In class: Discuss readings, enterprise memo; listening/note taking; quotes and attribution; writing
Thursday, Sept. 22 / Quotes and attribution
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “The Glamour of Grammar”
In class: Lead exercises, nut graphs, quotes/attribution
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Sept. 27 / Week 6 / News writing style, flow
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “Ten Tips for a Better Interview”
Listen: Blackboard/Web Links/Podcasts: “Write toward an ending”
In class: Kickers, other writing
Thursday, Sept. 29 / Editorial meeting
Due: Enterprise memo
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Why Sentences?”
Quiz #1: AP Stylebook A-C
In class: AP quiz; pitch your enterprise ideas to your peers and me (first draft due Tuesday, Nov. 1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Oct. 4 / Week 7 / Editorial meeting
Due: Double-spaced draft of your slice-of-life/show-in-action profile; next draft due Tuesday, Oct. 18
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Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Big Two-Hearted River”; “Show, Don’t Tell”
In class: Peer critiques; pitch ideas for your final enterprise story (if a second day is necessary)
Thursday, Oct. 6 / No class; I will be in Kansas City at a conference through Sunday, Oct. 9
Please note: I may be unable to answer email while I’m away
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Oct. 11, and Thursday, Oct. 13 / Week 8 / No class; fall break
Assignment: Keep working on your slice-of-life or show-in-action profile, as well as your enterprise
story
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Oct. 18 / Week 9 / Features/story ideas
Due: Double-spaced draft of your slice-of-life or show-in-action profile; final story due Tuesday, Oct.
25
Due: Clip Notebook
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Best Newspaper Writing: Conversations with Journalists”;
Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “NPR Libya Producer Told: ‘This Is Your Punishment’”
Quiz #2: AP Stylebook D-G
In class: Peer critiques; AP quiz; discuss readings; writing
Reminder: Keep working on the grammar test. The deadline for successful completion is approaching.
Thursday, Oct. 20 / Good writing
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “Beginnings, Middles, and Ends”; “Recognizing Bias”
Quiz #3: AP Stylebook H-M
In class: AP quiz; discuss readings; discuss assignment; leads
Assignment: Bio, blog and photo are due by Nov. 8
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Oct. 25 / Week 10 / Deadline writing
Due: Final slice-of-life or show-in-action profile
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: NBC Los Angeles “Halloween 2010 Events Guide”
In class: Graded assignment: Halloween Round-up
Thursday, Oct. 27 / Deadline writing
In class: Complete the in-class graded assignment, which is due by the end of today’s class
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Nov. 1 / Week 11 / Objectivity
Due: Double-spaced draft of your final enterprise story; next draft due Thursday, Nov. 10
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Readings: “There Is No Dispassionate Objectivity”
Listen: Blackboard/Web Links/Podcasts: “Turn procrastination into rehearsal”; “Accept other criticism”
In class: Peer critiques; procrastination; objectivity; writing
Assignment: Revise and polish your slice-of-life or show-in-action profile by Tuesday, Nov. 8
Thursday, Nov. 3 / Publishing, multimedia
Read: Blackboard/Course Content/Multimedia: “Soundslides Information”; “UNews Formatting Info”
Quiz #4: AP Stylebook N-Q
In class: AP quiz; WordPress, Soundslides Plus instruction
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Nov. 8 / Week 12 / Publishing
Due: Polished slice-of-life or show-in-action profile and accompanying photo. Also due: your approved
bio, blog and photo
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “Multimedia Literacy is Not Optional”; “Teaching Journalism
Online”
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Quiz #5: AP Stylebook R-S
In class: AP quiz; publish your blog, bio and photo, as well as your polished slice-of-life or show-inaction profile and accompanying photo; come prepared to work on your enterprise story
Thursday, Nov. 10 / Publishing
Due: Double-spaced draft of your final enterprise story; final story due Thursday, Nov. 17
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “How To: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for the Job Hunt”
In class: Peer critiques; publish your revised slice-of-life or show-in-action profile and accompanying
photo; writing
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Nov. 15 / Week 13 / Public relations
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “Kansas City Star columnist Steve Penn fired for plagiarism”
Quiz #6: AP Stylebook T-Z
In class: AP quiz; discuss final portfolios; analyzing, writing press releases
Assignment: Work on your final portfolio, which is due Thursday, Dec. 8
Thursday, Nov. 17 / Public relations
Due: Final enterprise story
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “The Future of Public Relations and Social Media” (no need to
watch the embedded video)
In class: Analyzing, writing press releases
Deadline: Last week to take grammar test and pass it with a score of 80 percent or better
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Nov. 22 / Week 14 / Ethics
Read: Blackboard/Web Links/Readings: “Lies, damn lies and fiction”
In class: “Shattered Glass”
Assignment: Your reflections on the film, emailed as a Word doc (not docx) to kim.mangun@utah.edu
by Wednesday at 11 p.m.
Assignment: Revise and polish your enterprise story by Tuesday, Nov. 29
Thursday, Nov. 24 — NO CLASS; Happy Thanksgiving!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Nov. 29 / Week 15 / Publishing, multimedia workshop
Due: Revised, polished enterprise story, photos
Listen: Blackboard/Web Links/Podcasts: “Internships”
In class: Publish to UNewsWriting, prepare slideshow
Thursday, Dec. 1 / Publishing, multimedia workshop
Listen: Blackboard/Web Links/Podcasts: “Cover Letter”
In class: Publishing workshop
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Dec. 6 / Week 16 / Publishing, multimedia, portfolio workshop
Listen: Blackboard/Web Links/Podcasts: “Multimedia”
In class: Publishing workshop; possible guest speaker
Thursday, Dec. 8 / LAST DAY OF CLASS!
Due: Your professional portfolio and cover letter
In class: Launch UNewsWriting; public presentations
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dec. 12-16 / EXAM WEEK
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