JOUR 3731L - News Content Creation 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42746,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michele Gatts
Email: mmgatts@ysu.edu
Course Description
3731L. News Content Creation 2. Application of the principles of news reporting skills in student media. Emphasis on beat reporting, advanced information gathering techniques and content creation for television, web and print. Pre-req: JOUR 3721L Prereq.: JOUR 3721L. 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. Editorial mtg. HOMEWORK | ||
| 8/31 | Work on 1st story; video review. | ||
| 9/7 | Legal Holiday-UNIVERSITY CLOSED IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY. 1st story due. Editorial mtg. | ||
| 9/14 | Work on 2nd story. | ||
| 9/21 | 2nd story due. Editorial mtg. HOMEWORK | ||
| 9/28 | Work on 3rd story. | ||
| 10/5 | 3rd story due. Editorial mtg. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/12 | Work on 4th story. | ||
| 10/19 | 4th story due. Editorial mtg. Midterm conferences. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/26 | Work on 5th story. | ||
| 11/2 | 5th story due. Editorial mtg. HOMEWORK. Pro Series speaker. | ||
| 11/9 | Worth on 6th story. Pro Series speaker. UNIVERSITY CLOSED IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY | ||
| 11/16 | 6th story due. Work on edits and portfolio. Pro Series speaker. | ||
| 11/23 | Work on portfolio. NO CLASS/YSU CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK | ||
| 11/30 | Ind. portfolio reviews/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.