Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
JOUR 4410J - Narrative Journalism
Students learn the research and writing techniques needed to turn information into a story and transform reporting into features that compel an audience. Students apply appropriate tools and technologies to present images and information effectively, creatively, and ethically. Students will practice the strategies needed to publish their work.
Requisites: C or better in (JOUR 2310 or 2311) and (JR or SR)
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Foundations: Advanced Writing
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 1J
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.
- Students will be able to conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work.
- Students will be able to critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style, and grammatical correctness.
- Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
- Students will be able to write correctly and clearly in forms appropriate for the communications professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
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