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NewsWriting covers theory and practice in news writing. Emphasis is placed on writing for newspapers and web presentation; however, the basics learned in Newswriting transfer to other media formats: magazines, broadcast, blogs, etc. The basic news story will be written in inverted pyramid and Wall Street Journal styles. Stress is also placed on learning what is covered in the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook and how to use this journalist’s resource.
COURSE GOALS
Upon the completion of this course, you should be able to:
Section 801
Required
Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.
The Associated Press Stylebook: 2022-2024, 56th Ed.
ISBN: 978-0-917360-70-1
Order either the comb bound print copy or a digital subscription at Individual Stylebook Online Subscription; the digital subscription can be accessed via computer, phone or tablet; the CSU bookstore does have print copies.
3035948589 | clarissa.crozier@colostate.edu
Clarissa Crozier, MA ’91, teaches news writing and copy editing. She advised high school yearbook, newspaper and video productions that earned All American, Pacemaker and Crown Awards and served as executive director for the Colorado Student Media Association. She holds an MA in administration, supervision and curriculum development from the University of Colorado-Denver and administrative licensure from the University of Northern Colorado. She was recognized with the Journalism Education Association Lifetime Achievement Award, Colorado Journalism Teacher of the Year and Emily Gates Achievement Award.