"You go into journalism because you can do good, have fun and learn."

- Molly Ivins, Reporter

Instructor - Alyssa Lenhoff

alyssalenhoff@yahoo.com

YSU office - (330) 742-1647

or home - (330) 759-2203

Course Objective: Students will learn how to recognize news. They will also learn how to report and then write a basic news story. In addition, they will learn interviewing techniques and develop strong lead writing skills.

Course Syllabus

Weekly Assignments for Basic Journalism

"Paper won't disappear, but paperless media will soak up more of our time. We will eventually become paperless the same way we once became horseless. Horses are still around, but they are ridden by hobbyists, not consumers."

- Paul Saffo, Institute for the Future

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The Importance of Being Accurate

   The First Amendment and Ohio 

What Makes News

How to Use AP Style

How to Develop Story Ideas