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JNL 198D Independent Studies


Lab Hours: 12
Credits: 4

Uses the college learning contract for independent study in the area of editing the student newspaper.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher) with a grade of C or better; and consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Edit news stories 
  2. Edit feature stories 
  3. Write and edit photo captions and cutlines 
  4. Write and edit headlines 


Content Outline
  • Editing Fundamentals 
    •  AP style  
    •  Courier style conventions 
    •  English variances  
      • Serial comma v. AP style  
      • Serial semi-colon v. AP style 
  • Photo Captions 
    • Stand-along photos 
    • Photos accompanying stories 
    • Tense issues 
  • Headline Basics 
    • Active verbs 
    • Fiddling with fit
    • Place names