Feature Writing

The course Feature Writing, allowed students to become familiar with the basic conventions of feature writing used across media (print, online, public relations, native advertising) and with the variety of venues for such features. This course also provided familiarity with a variety of story structures. In particular, honing advanced journalistic skills involved in writing and reporting, including interviewing, research, pitching, and critical analysis. The pieces presented are a how-to article that dives into the topic of shopping addiction and how to find the ability to be a “smart shopper” with the advice of a clinical counselor and a professional shopper, as well as a Q&A piece with accomplished veteran and Political Science professor, Kim Ripoli.