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Introduction to Sports Reporting and Writing


Course Description

An introduction to the reporting and writing competencies necessary to sports event coverage. The course also will include discussion of the role sports journalism plays in the 21st-century media landscape, the interplay between reporters and sports entities, and contemporary issues in sports journalism.


Athena Title

Intro Sport Report and Writing


Prerequisite

Permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Students will understand the steps and journalistic elements in covering a sports event. Students will be well-versed in contemporary issues in sports journalism and the roles of reporters and sources. They will develop perspectives on the fast-changing landscape of sports media as well as the ethical responsibilities of journalists and sports media. Outcomes: Students will be able to cover sports events, from advance preparation to keeping statistics to deadline interviewing and writing.


Topical Outline

Keeping Sports Statistics Deadline and Short-feature Writing in Sports Interviewing in Post-game and Other Sports Environments Ethics and Conduct Background Research AP Style and Formatting Sourcing Covering Sports Events on Social Media Basics of Visual Journalism and Data Visualization


Syllabus