Beginning Journalism emphasizes journalistic writing and design skills. Students will write news, features, sports, editorials, press releases, broadcasts, columns and yearbook features. Journalism law, ethics, and news judgment are also addressed. Yearbook/newspaper design, graphics, staff management, time management and computer skills are also included in the class. It is highly recommended students take this course before applying for any of the journalism staffs. Students may be recommended for a staff position on Newspaper or Yearbook.