Intro to Sports Writing

This course is a dive into the world of sports journalism and how sports reporters do their jobs on a daily basis, utilizing all the fundamentals of good journalism while recognizing that it is also a unique endeavor. In this class, you will learn how best to perform on deadline in the fast-paced environment of covering sports; how to craft daily game stories and features while also recognizing the importance and best use of social media as it pertains to sports journalism; how the most successful journalists in the business develop sources and report breaking news before their competition; and how to interview and interact with athletes and coaches in a way that gets the best results.