JRN 210: Introduction to Copy Editing

online available

In this course, students practice editing copy for publications with an emphasis on newspapers and newspaper websites. Students write headlines; edit news articles for tone, style, and content; and exercise news judgment as it pertains to story placement, page layout, and audience with attention to legal and ethical standards. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytime    

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytime    

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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