Computer-Assisted Reporting and the Journalism Curriculum

Advocates teaching computer skills to journalism students, especially advanced computer-assisted reporting techniques. States that journalism faculty at American University teach such skills and techniques at every level after faculty reached a consensus to impart skills gradually through a skills s...

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Published in:Journalism & mass communication educator 1997-03, Vol.52 (1), p.67-71
Main Author: Williams, Wendy Swallow
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American University DC
Basic Skills
Bulletin Boards
Computer Assisted Reporting
Computer Mediated Communication
Computer Uses in Education
Computers
Curricula
Curriculum Development
Data Analysis
Editing
Educational Change
Electronic Equipment
Electronic Mail
Higher Education
Information Retrieval
Internet
Journalism
Journalism Education
Mass Media
News Reporting
Research Methodology
Research Skills
Research Tools
Skill Development
Statistical Analysis
Undergraduate Students
Word Processing
Writing Instruction
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Summary:Advocates teaching computer skills to journalism students, especially advanced computer-assisted reporting techniques. States that journalism faculty at American University teach such skills and techniques at every level after faculty reached a consensus to impart skills gradually through a skills sequence. Considers that curriculum reform was a priority--both in terms of faculty time and financial support. (PA)
ISSN:1077-6958
2161-4326
DOI:10.1177/107769589705200108