Prof. Burns comments on newspapers going Web-only, WMYD-TV

WMYD-TV (20), 4/1

Channel 20 reporter Dave Leval reported on the move by print media to predominantly Web formats in Detroit. Ben Burns, Wayne state University journalism professor, commented during an interview about the changes that are necessary in classroom instruction. He noted that students must focus on multiple tasks such as video, audio and print when researching and writing their stories. Video of Burns' feature writing class was included as well as an interview with a WSU student.