JOUR 502 - Information Gathering and Research

3 hours.
3 Credits

This core course focuses on information gathering and research for media professionals. Specific areas of focus include critical thinking, computer search tools, writing, editing, information use, language use, interviewing, research tools, library use, government documents (including Freedom of Information Act requests), business documents, human sources, etc. The course prepares students to conduct research and to assess and use information in media-related decision making. Emphasis will also be given to the ethical collection and reporting of information discovered during the research process.

Offered (FALL/SPRING)