Journalism High School

to the editor: quite clearly, journalism and other types of writing are disciplines that require just as much knowledge and expertise as fine art, history or science (letters, "skeptical of new school," oct. 15). the application of each of these is its own skill. in the real world, the best journalists are fundamentally utility players, with a broad portfolio of knowledge. in fact, outlets like the new york times rotate reporters in and out of iraq not necessarily on the basis of deep knowledge of the area, but rather general reporting skill and desire. put simply, if an 8th-grader wants to write, let him write.

jeremy zweig west 93rd street

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