JOUR 3721L - News Content Creation 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42743,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michele Gatts
Email: mmgatts@ysu.edu
Course Description
3721L. News Content Creation 1. Application of the principles of news reporting skills in student media. Emphasis on basic reporting skills, media tools and content creation for print and television. Prereq.: JOUR 2602. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Associated Press Style Book 2024-2026 (56th edition acceptable) | The Associated Press | ISBN-13: 978-1541647572 |
| Optional | The Elements of Style | Strunk & White | 978-0205309023 |
Additional reading/video viewing may be required.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of topics and assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Review syllabus, Blackboard & safety procedures. Unit 1 Lecture. Related in-class activity. HOMEWORK. Editorial mtg. | ||
| 8/31 | Unit 2 Lecture. Lecture video instruction. HOMEWORK | ||
| 9/7 | Legal Holiday-UNIVERSITY CLOSED IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY. Units 3 & 4 Lectures. Related in-class activity. HOMEWORK | ||
| 9/14 | Interviewing in-class activities. 1st story project due. Editorial mtg. | ||
| 9/21 | Lectures: Unit 5 & 6. Related in-class activities. HOMEWORK. Community-engaged project. | ||
| 9/28 | Lectures: Units 7 & 8. Related in-class activities. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/5 | In-class activities. 2nd story project due. Editorial mtg. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/12 | Lectures: Units 9. Related in-class activities. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/19 | Midterm conferences. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/26 | Lecture: Unit 12. Community-engaged project. 3rd story project due. Editorial mtg. HOMEWORK | ||
| 11/2 | Lecture: Unit 13. Related in-class activities. HOMEWORK. Pro Series speaker. | ||
| 11/9 | Lecture: Unit 11. Pro Series speaker. UNIVERSITY CLOSED IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY | ||
| 11/16 | Lecture: Unit 12. 4th story project due. Editorial mtg. HOMEWORK Pro Series speaker. | ||
| 11/23 | Project-related work. NO CLASS/YSU CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK | ||
| 11/30 | Project-related work. Project presentations. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.