A senior course bringing together the work of the preceding news courses into actual experience and newsroom training in the preparation and handling of news copy, pictures, syndicated materials, video, mobile and whatever else we think to try.
The calendar is evolving. Expect changes. Any required preparation will be confirmed at least a week in advance.
You will earn points based on the assignments you choose to complete. Assignments must be done with a satisfactory level of professionalism. Any assignment deemed inadequate can be corrected to receive credit. Your final grade will be determined as a ratio of earned points to available points. Also see the UF grading policy.
| A | 92–100 |
| A- | 89–91 |
| B+ | 86–88 |
| B | 82–85 |
| B- | 79–81 |
| C+ | 76–78 |
| C | 72–75 |
| C- | 69–71 |
| D | 60–68 |
| E | 0–59 |
Students are expected to show respect for one another and for the instructor. Attendance and punctuality are essential. Any absence without prior clearance or medical proof will result in a 5-point reduction of a student’s final grade. This policy in non-negotiable. Quizzes will be administered at the beginning of the class periods. You cannot make quizzes up if you are late or absent. All personal attendance and grading questions will be answered during arranged office hours. Do not bring these topics up during class or via e-mail. The instructor will not respond.
All food and drink must be kept on the center table and thrown away in the break room -- not the lab. Always lock the lab if you are the last out. Do not allow any other students to work in the lab without direct supervision of the appropriate instructor.
Dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Cheating hurts you, hurts our college and hurts the industry. Any dishonesty will be reported to Student Judicial Affairs, and the student will receive a failing grade for the course. The university’s Academic Honesty Guidelines provide additional details. You are expected to know and understand these guidelines completely. You are encouraged to ask the instructor for clarification if you are in doubt.
Late assignments will not be accepted. Assignments will only be accepted at the beginning of the class periods unless otherwise requested by the instructor. As with attendance, advance notice and documentation of illness or personal emergency is the only exception to the deadline policy.
"Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation."