ENGWRT 1380 - NEWS PRACTICUM: THE INSIDER

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The Insider is Pitt-Greensburg's student-run, student-edited news source, with publication online and in print. This course is designed for writers, editors, photojournalists, graphic designers, business managers, and editorial cartoonists who would like to be on staff at The Pitt-Greensburg Insider, or for those who aspire to be at-large contributors. This practicum-based course is essential for students who plan careers in journalism, public relations, advertising, social media, and more. In class, we critique the editions of The Insider online and in print. Students learn how to pitch, report, write, and edit stories with the goal of publishing them. Students collaborate with colleagues to strengthen their journalism skills and learn what goes into making excellent reportage. This includes interviewing, researching, writing, placement of stories, and visual journalism, as well as ethics and legal issues. Practicing journalists will visit the class. This three-credit course provides the initial credit for first-time Insider staff members. The course is repeatable (as ENGWRT 1381) for 2 credits to allow students to continue to work on The Insider throughout their time at Pitt-Greensburg. Continuing work on The Insider provides students with an in-depth portfolio of published work and digital journalism experience, which positions them for internships with major news outlets and more.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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