News Writing (EL 227) http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/ Dennis G. Jerz -- Fall 2005 -- Seton Hill University]]> 2005-12-12T12:09:55-05:00 Final Exam (10:30-12:30 am) http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010360.php Vocabulary; news analysis; AP Style; short answers on skills, ethics, and concepts; a "jumbled facts" compilation exercise.

]]> exams Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-12T12:09:55-05:00 Wrap-up and Goodbye. http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010355.php class_topics Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-09T08:00:00-05:00 Ex 2-5: Peer Copyediting http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010353.php Mark copyediting changes on two student articles (not the same students whose work you reviewed in Ex 2-4). Confine your marks to copyediting issues only, and use the proofreader's marks in the back of the AP Stylebook (page 370 in my edition).

]]> due_dates Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-07T08:00:00-05:00 Publication Workshop http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010354.php The class will make decisions about placement and layout for our mock newsmagazine.

]]> in_class Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-07T08:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[<i>AP Guide to News Writing</i> (Ch 12)]]> http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010350.php readings Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-05T08:00:00-05:00 P2: Full Draft http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010351.php A complete version of Paper 2, ready for copyediting. Any photos or graphics must be submitted at this time.

]]> due_dates Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-05T08:00:00-05:00 Copyediting Workshop http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010352.php Bring your AP Stylebook.

]]> in_class Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-05T08:00:00-05:00 B2-2: Blogging Portfolio http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010347.php due_dates Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-02T08:00:00-05:00 Workshop: Paper 2 http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010348.php class_topics Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-02T08:00:00-05:00 Ex 2-4: Peer Review http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010349.php Make substantive editing suggestions for two peer papers, focusing on such areas as appropriate use of sources, balance, thoroughness, and accuracy. Mark up copies of two peer articles, and supply a half-page of constructive criticism for each student. Make a copy of the marked-up article and your constructive criticism. Give the original to your peer, and the copy to me.

]]> due_dates Dennis G. Jerz 2005-12-02T08:00:00-05:00 Tribune-Review (Nov 29 edition) http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010345.php Be prepared to discuss all front-page articles; lead editorial; front page of all sections. Skim through whole paper and read whatever interests you. Look for a feature article with vivid, colorful human interest.

]]> readings Dennis G. Jerz 2005-11-30T08:00:00-05:00 P2: Revised Draft http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010346.php A well-developed revision and expansion of your first draft. Bring three copies.

]]> due_dates Dennis G. Jerz 2005-11-30T08:00:00-05:00 We the Media (Ch 11 & 12, Epilogue) http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010343.php readings Dennis G. Jerz 2005-11-28T08:00:00-05:00 Informal Oral Presentations http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010344.php Valerie Masciarelli
Elyse Branam
Bethany Hutira
Ashley Wekler

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]]> due_dates Dennis G. Jerz 2005-11-28T08:00:00-05:00 Thanksgiving Break http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DennisJerz/EL227/010342.php news Dennis G. Jerz 2005-11-25T08:00:00-05:00