This course will provide instruction and experience in journalism that is directed to helping people meet practical needs. Recognizing that today’s media exhibit an ever-growing focus on and demand for service journalism, instruction and assignments will cover the specific techniques of detailed reporting and crisp, clear explanatory writing. Subject matter may range from dog-training to decorating, from beauty tips to ballroom dancing, from health hazards to hardware how-to. Lab: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: JRN 303 or JRN 304 or JRN 305 or JRN 306 or JRN 314 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1