JOUR 4823 - Advanced News Content Creation
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42747,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michele Gatts
Email: mmgatts@ysu.edu
Course Description
4823. Advanced News Content Creation. Emphasis on extended research, extensive interviewing and investigative reporting techniques. Coursework may require travel for reporting projects. Prereq.: JOUR 3721L and JOUR 3731L. 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. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 8/31 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 9/7 | Legal Holiday-UNIVERSITY CLOSED IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY. Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 9/14 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 9/21 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 9/28 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/5 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/12 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/19 | Midterm conferences. Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 10/26 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 11/2 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK. Pro Series speaker. | ||
| 11/9 | Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK. Pro Series speaker. UNIVERSITY CLOSED IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY | ||
| 11/16 | Pro Series speaker. Editorial mtg. Work on stories. HOMEWORK | ||
| 11/23 | Work on portfolio project. NO CLASS/YSU CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK | ||
| 11/30 | Individual 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.