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JRN/330

Journalistic Writing I

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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Course level: Upper Division

This course focuses on understanding journalistic writing styles. The course begins by categorizing historical media and associating past writing styles with current styles. Differences will be identified in writing for various audiences for print, digital, and broadcast media. The rationale for using certain writing styles will be illustrated and expressed. Throughout the course, the roles of research, editing, and ethics in journalistic writing will be emphasized.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Recognize major past influences on current journalism and media.
  • Identify a timeline of influential events that have shaped the development of journalistic writing.
  • Explore past writing trends and their influence today.
  • Identify the convergence of print, digital, and broadcast media methods.

  • Identify print media delivery methods for target audiences.
  • Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of print media to other delivery formats.
  • Experiment with print media, text, and photos, applying research and editing techniques in order to integrate into alternative formats.

  • Identify digital media delivery methods for targeted audiences.
  • Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of digital media to other delivery formats.
  • Experiment with digitized media sources, applying research and editing techniques in order to integrate into alternative formats.

  • Identify broadcast media delivery techniques for targeted audiences.
  • Compare and contrast broadcast media to other delivery formats.
  • Integrate broadcast media into alternative formats.
  • Experiment with broadcast, applying research and editing techniques in order to integrate into alternative formats.

  • Define socially responsible tactics in writing.
  • Examine socially responsible best and worst practices in writing.
  • Express opinions related to ethics in writing.
  • Identify sources of bias and prejudice in journalistic writing.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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