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Information Gathering presents the basics of researching information for publishable news stories for newspapers and magazines. Students will learn to gather information, sift fact from fiction and present information in a logical written form.

Feature Story Writing for newspapers and magazines develops student’s skills as creative authors of original material. Students will learn how to develop interesting stories that are informative, factual and engaging.

Copywriting involves the crafting of advertising and promotional messages. Copywriters use their skills to develop concise and convincing opinion-shaping messages that help the public to form opinions. All forms of media use copywriters extensively, including television, radio, online and print.

Public Relations is designed to give students an additional career option that complements the skills they have developed as writers and journalists. Public relations professionals work with professional writers frequently. This module will introduce students to the role of the PR person and how to work with and for individuals in this field.

This subject studies the range of employment opportunities available throughout the journalism industry and encourages students to set personal career goals.