ENG 410 - Advanced Reporting and Editing Workshop for Journalists

Prerequisites, ENG 210, ENG 308, or consent of instructor. This is a fast-paced course for advanced journalism students who want to master the reporting, writing and editing skills necessary to obtain paid media internships and jobs. Under the guidance of faculty and professional editors, students will report and write for the nonprofit news agency Voice of OC, learning advanced reporting, editing, news room management, digital design, photography and video journalism skills. Students will cover civic beats throughout Orange County, including cities, education, transportation, the environment, health, public safety, housing, courts, crime and social issues. Emphasis will be placed on helping students develop the enterprise reporting and writing skills required to publish thorough and fair accountability journalism, and give the public real-time news that monitors local governments. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits