Multi-Platform Community Reporting

Course Code

JRNL 413

Academic Year

2016-2017

This course continues the practical laboratory for the production of news, business, entertainment and sports stories, and features for multi-platform community news applications. With professional coaching, and guidance, students will further develop the skills necessary to contribute responsible and accountable journalism for a community. Students will complete the preparation and research required of a junior reporter including researching a specific community and its news requirements, developing a file of contacts, clippings and ideas and proposing and writing two stories suitable for print publication with appropriate photos and an online element which includes audio/video. The aim is to develop the skills necessary for entry level reporting jobs in print, broadcast or online, to initiate contact with editors/producers and to develop a multi-platform portfolio beyond the college market. Students will work to deadline, bringing their stories to industry standard with feedback and guidance from the professor. Students will file journalistically sound stories adhering to The Canadian Press (CP) and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) style guides.