Media Skills

By: Chris Frost

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2 June 2010 | Edition Number 2

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No. of Pages
220

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New edition

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23.39 x 15.6 x 1.17

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Reporting for Journalists explains the key skills needed by the twenty-first century news reporter. From the process of finding a story and tracing sources, to interviewing contacts, gathering information and filing the finished report, it is an essential handbook for students of journalism and a useful guide for working professionals.

Reporting for Journalists explores the role of the reporter in the world of modern journalism and emphasises the importance of learning to report across all media â" radio, television, online, newspapers and periodicals. Using case studies, and examples of print, online and broadcast news stories, the second edition of Reporting for Journalists includes:

information on using wikis, blogs, social networks and online maps
finding a story and how to develop ideas
researching the story and building the contacts book including crowd sourcing and using chat rooms
interactivity with readers and viewers and user generated content
making best use of computer aided reporting (CAR), news groups and search engines
covering courts, councils and press conferences
reporting using video, audio and text
preparing reports for broadcasting or publication
consideration of ethical practice, and cultural expectations and problems
an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary of key terms and a list of journalism websites and organisations.

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Frost (University of Central Lancashire, UK) provides pragmatic advice on traveling to obtain news. And a well-conceived discussion of the news-production process includes helpful diagrams. The book succeeds in fostering interest in news and a journalism career without hyperbole or ignoring the news media's shortcomings and challenges. Recommended for extensive collections supporting the study of news writing and reporting. Choice June 2002

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