Transfers ToCSUDescriptionStudents in this course learn how to effectively create a presence in the web-based communities of writers and develop distinctive voices by focusing on writing original stories from the local community, including their fictional and creative works. Topics covered will include the media professions, Web credibility, online sources, blogging and podcasting, and basic multimedia design. Students will both critique and create online materials. We will use computers and readings and discussions to learn about online publishing. The class will include lectures on emerging media themes, such as the ethical and legal implications of publishing online in a 24/7 environment; the characteristics that distinguish Web sites and their stories from print and broadcast counterparts; guidelines for doing research on the Internet; and the impact of blogs, wikis and other citizen generated information. They'll also participate in a class blog (using blogger.com), learn how to create their own blogs and RSS readers, and to tweet on Twitter. 