Writing for Print and Emerging Media

Synopsis

COM253e Writing for Print and Emerging Media provides insights into journalistic writing, from selection and preparation of news stories to the writing and editing process.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Introduction; On the Job; How Newsroom Works
Newswriting Basics
Reporting Basics
Online Writing
Writing Features
Media Law and Ethics

Learning Outcome

Explain what constitute news
Compare the different demands of writing for print and online media
Apply various reporting practices and principles
Use tools of writing to write good leads and news stories for print and online media
Write news stories and features for newspapers
Develop news stories and features for the Internet
Discuss issues by presenting accurate and interesting stories

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Writing for Print and Emerging Media