Getting a Jumpstart on Prof. Nixon’s Spring 2011 Classes

If you’re looking to get a jumpstart on my classes this spring, here are the books and other required resources that we will be using. I’ve linked to many of them at Amazon.com, but of course you can purchase them from anywhere you like. I recommend you try the Facebook Marketplace first, so you can get a good deal AND help a fellow student.

Public Relations Applications (COMM 2322)

Syllabus
Wilcox, D.L., & Cameron, G.T. (2009). Public relations: Strategies and tactics (9th Ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Subscribe to Ragan Communications’ PR Daily
Establish an account at Poynter’s News University (if you already have an account from a previous semester, you do not need a new one)

Public Relations Writing (COMM 4333)

Syllabus
Wilcox, D. (2009). Public relations writing and media techniques (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
A recent The Associated Press Stylebook, preferably 2010 edition — or its online equivalent or iPhone app
Subscribe to Ragan Communications’ PR Daily
Establish an account at Poynter’s News University (if you already have an account from a previous semester, you do not need a new one)

Introduction to Journalism (COMM 3333)

Syllabus
Rich, C. (2009). Writing & reporting news (6th Ed.). Boston: Wadsworth.
A recent copy of The Associated Press Stylebook, preferably 2010 edition — or its online equivalent or iPhone app
Subscribe to Ragan Communications’ PR Daily
Establish an account at Poynter’s News University (if you already have an account from a previous semester, you do not need a new one)

Social Media for Public Relations (COMM 4633)