CRW 320 - Writing and Publishing Practicum

This course serves as an introduction to the art of critical and interpretive writing for magazines, newspapers and other public venues such as blogs. Focus will be on book reviews, editorial essays, opinion pieces and sociopolitical commentaries. Students will analyze editorial writing in reputable online sites, learn how to best uncover reliable data to support their opinions, and workshop their own publishable editorial pieces. Students will also maintain and grow the Ayris blog. (3 Credits)