JRN 210 Principles of News Editing 3 credits
This is a course which covers the techniques of editing. Included in the course is the study of staff organization, editing theory and techniques, editing wire service copy, picture editing and headline function and writing. The problems of libel receive attention, and emphasis is placed upon taste and ethics. The course also gives attention to production methods, layout, make-up, copy flow and scheduling. The newspaper, magazine, and supplements are studied in relationship to the entire paper. R, W2 (3 lecture hours) IAI: MC 920