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MCJ 435 - Feature Article Writing

Credits: 3

Description
Introduces several forms of writing for the media, including feature stories, critical reviews, advertising and public relations, interactive, and feature film scriptwriting. Students learn how to conduct basic research to prepare to write an article; how to structure an effective interview; and the marks of an effective feature story, including how to tailor an article for a specific audience, how to devise an appropriate angle for a story, the qualities of effective leads, how to structure the article for greatest effect, how to use effective, significant detail. Some basic principles of APA style for writing, and how to do effective revision are covered.

Prerequisite: MCJ 238  and MCP 239 


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