In this course you will develop the knowledge and skills required to write content for print and online media. You will learn how to craft your writing for different areas of the media by focusing on genres such as profiles, informative pieces, travel articles and opinion pieces. You will work on pitching and marketing your story ideas, and discuss topics such as timeliness, word counts and deadlines. The course also examines the principles of credible reporting and the legal and ethical issues associated with print and online journalism.