COMM 260W - News Writing and Reporting
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 152503
Satisfies: Writing
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013
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Penn State World Campus
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Course Description
News and news values; legal and ethical problems of reporting; writing andreporting news for the mass media.
Prerequisites
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030; COMM 160; third-semester standing and typing proficiency
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Schedule This Course
| If you are a: | Please: |
|---|---|
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**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law 2011 | Assoc. Press | 9780917360558 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
No special software is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.