Analysis and practice of news writing for print, broadcast and digital media, with focus on inverted pyramid and feature style, interview techniques, background research, editing, writing to deadline, and ethical issues.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E or 2LK; upper-division standing.

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Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
HIRSCH S A
Sarah Hirsch
4.9
23 reviews

Lecture

BUCHN1934
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09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
25 / 25 Full
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Spring 2024 . Hirsch S A
GIRV 2129
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08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Fall 2024 . Morris N S
ILP 3101
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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WRIT 107J Hirsch S A Spring 2024 Total: 24
WRIT 107J Hirsch S A Winter 2023 Total: 25
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4.9
WRIT107J . Hirsch S A 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Professor Hirsch is awesome! One of my favorite professors I've had at UCSB. Pretty easy grader, but you are going to have to put a good amount of work into this class, but learn SO much. Really rewarding class, I would recommend it if you're even remotely interested in journalism!

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WRIT107J . Hirsch S A 5 Years Ago

Prof Hirsh is the best. She's super caring, accommodating, and helpful. 107J is a tough but rewarding class. There's a lot of work outside of class (interviewing, writing, editing, etc.). But hey, what else would you expect from an upper div writing class? If you're going to take 107J, take it with Hirsh!!!

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WRIT1 . Hirsch S A 10 Months Ago

literally the sweetest and I felt so bad when others wouldn't participate because she really cares and is passionate. class overall is pretty chill/ easy with not much readings and there is always enough time to finish the papers

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WRIT1 . Hirsch S A 11 Months Ago

Professor Hirsch was approachable and understanding. She uses a variety of different writers, novels and movies in her classes. Lectures also included fundamentals of writing and gave in depth feedback. The Final grade consists of three essays, writing responses, and class participation. Overall, my writing improved drastically!

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WRIT1 . Hirsch S A 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

Professor Hirsch was very helpful and accessible. We had three essays in total for the quarter in which she gave detailed feedback on. If you have any experience in academic writing, this class will be a breeze. Topics were slightly boring but extremely clear. Great class.

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WRIT2 . Hirsch S A 2 Years Ago

Very good lecturer and very understanding. Cares about her students and how to improve their writing while making the longer class time enjoyable. Does not assign busy work and assignments have a purpose.

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WRIT 107J
25 / 25 Full
Journalism and News Writing
Tymoteusz Chajdas 3.8
T R
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
66.7% A
WRIT 107B
25 / 25 Full
Business and Administrative Writing
Patrick McHugh 4.6
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
69.7% A
WRIT 107EP
23 / 23 Full
Writing for Environmental Professions
Nikityn D
T R
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
78.7% A
WRIT 107A
7 / 25 Closed
Writing for Accounting Economics
Jennifer Johnson 4.7
M W
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
71.5% A
WRIT 107B
21 / 18 Full
Business and Administrative Writing
Brian Ernst 4.8
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
69.7% A
WRIT 107DJ
25 / 25 Full
Digital Journalism
Tymoteusz Chajdas 3.8
T R
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
69.1% A
WRIT 107L
25 / 25 Full
Legal Writing
Katie Baillargeon 4.7
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
59.1% A