As a STEM major taking this class, it was an interesting and easy class. Most of the material you learn is common sense stuff. For the midterm and final, you will have to answer 5 out of 9 questions in 2-3 paragraphs. Make sure to understand the hypothetical scenarios and real life examples the professor gives for each topic because you will have to provide support your claims on the midterm and final using these examples. You can also provide other examples besides the ones covered in class but you will have to provide context and how they relate to the topics.
Do the readings before going to class because that way you will understand how those relate to the topic of each lecture.
The book is not really required for the class. It provides some extra examples and some more definitions of the topics. You can probably find a pdf of the book. However, the professor bases the midterm and final on the stuff he mentions during lecture.

One of the nicest professors on this campus. Bent over backwards for me to catch up on material after an illness by having over the phone office hours. Engaging lectures. Bluebook exams, straight forward if you pay attention. I highly recommend any class with him.

This course covers the ethics of journalism. Professor Newton is always on time and well dressed. He gives PTE codes like crazy so get on his good side early on. I never paid attention in class and crammed when studying for the midterm the night before and got a 95%. Even if you just show up to class and just listen to what he has to say you will realize that its interesting and then want to take some notes on the case studies. Overall, very easy class and nice professor.

This class was one of the best upper div COMM classes I've taken! Very manageable if you come to class every time! I'm selling my COMM 187 lecture notes and study materials/study guides for the midterm and final (I know they really helped me get an A!). If interested, text me at **********.

Absolutely essential class, IF you can manage to get in. Fascinating, important and easy.

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Professor Newton has been my favorite professor in the Comm. Department so far! His lectures are engaging, interesting, informative, and easy to follow. He's also easily accessible through his office hours if you need clarity on a topic covered in class. His tests consist of straightforward written response questions (you choose 5 of 8 to respond to) and all of the material is stuff covered both in lecture and in the assigned reader. If you're looking for a good elective, take this!

One of my favorite professors/classes by far- I wish I could have taken more classes with him! Take this class, especially if you want to get into journalism! As long as you show up to class, take good notes and read the articles, the tests are really easy- no surprises. Lectures are extremely well-organized, he focuses on one major concept at a time, so it makes studying for exams easy because they prettymuch consist of one question per concept. The only thing to keep in mind with the exams is your answers need to be 2-3 paragraphs each, so you need to keep track of time because it will likely take you the whole class time to finish. When you take notes, you want to get the factual details down and write down his examples (the online readings usually are related to his examples, but it's way easier to know them if you get the information in class because he breaks them down really well). I read the textbook, which basically covers all the same stuff as class- you might get a few extra details for each topic, but you really don't need to read the book, just take good notes and do the online readings.

TAKE THE DAMN CLASS! BEST MAN EVER!!! SUPER SWEET AND NICE! SUPER EASY CLASS! I would take this class again if I could.
Just go to lecture, take good notes, regurgitate the info which is mostly common sense on the midterms and you'll be 100% fine! He can even accommodate your exam conflicts. The nicest and most chill and most knowledgable man I have ever met! Also, if you want to go into journalism, would be a great guy to get a letter of rec from! The material was also relevant to current issues and was interesting (coming from a non-comm major)
1 midterm 45%
1 Final 45%
participation 10% (basically be there which you have to to take notes)

Comm 187 by Newton was of my favorite classes I have ever taken. The class is an absolute pleasure to be a part of. Newton is clear, precise, and honest about what he expects. Do not waste your money or time buying the textbook because it's pointless to have. The readings that you have to do are usually articles he posts. Attendance is vital. The class is based on participation, a midterm, and final. The midterm and final are composed of 7 short answers questions and you can pick 5. Each question is typically half a page long. But the questions are comically easily so long as you take really detailed notes and attend class. Your success in this class is dependent on whether or not you take amazing notes. I recorded his lectures and relistened them before the exams and made a huge difference cause sometimes he goes quickly in class. Overall, amazing class and professor.