MCM 203: Feature Writing

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students will:

1. define feature writing;
2. identify elements of a feature story;
3. discuss qualities of a good feature writer;
4. identify the components of a typical feature story; discuss the general rules/guidelines for feature writing;
5. outline elements of a good feature story and the elements by which feature stories are evaluated before selection; and
6. discuss how to source data for a feature story.

Course Contents

This is a practical course designed to enable students to become proficient in preparing a publishable feature article. The course develops student’s confidence in the act of investigating and writing of publishable stories. Focus is on writing, analysing and marketing feature articles for offline and online newspapers and magazines. Subject research, investigation of editorial needs, ethical and legal problems and manuscript preparation are also discussed in this course. It provides excellent material from the Nigerian and foreign news media for study and imitation.