Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteNone. Required of all newspaper and photo-journalism majors. JOURNAL 101 or 106 required of all magazine journalism majors. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is an introduction to news gathering and writing. Students will receive practice in rapid organization and in concise, accurate and effective writing. This introductory course stresses instruction in the gathering of information and in its presentation. Extensive writing experience is emphasized. Critical evaluation of news reporting includes instruction and practice in the avoidance of faulty interpretation of facts, in the critical presentation of information and in the recognition of propaganda appeals and libel. Newspaper, radio and television news are surveyed. Adherence to writing style and standards of the profession are emphasized. Students will focus on deadline writing various news and other types of stories. C-ID JOUR 110 