Foundations of Newsgathering

This course introduces students to the newsroom and the job of reporter emphasizing clean, simple writing based on facts, interviews and research. Throughout the course Canadian Press (CP) Style is covered, as well as the elements of grammar and sentence structure. Students cover a public meeting as general assignment reporters and develop their own story to pitch and cover as a final assignment. As well, the course examines resources for journalists including using relevant databases in the library.