The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect, Completely Updated and Revised
ISBN: 0307346706 Binding: Paperback Edition: Rev Upd Author(s): Bill Kovach, Tom Rosenstiel Publisher: Three Rivers Press Number of Pages: 268
The Book That Every Citizen and Journalist Should Read
What this book does better than any single book on media history ethics or practice is weave together why media audiences have fled and why new technology and megacorporate ownership are putting good journalism at risk Rasmi Simhan Boston Globe
Kovach and Rosenstiels essays on each element are concise gems filled with insights worthy of becoming axiomatic The book should become essential reading for journalism professionals and students and for the citizens they aim to serve Carl Sessions Stepp American Journalism Review
If you think journalists have no idea what you want here is a book that agrees with you Betterit has solutions The Elements of Journalism is written for journalists but any citizen who wonders why the news seems trivial or uninspiring should read it Marta Salij Detroit Free Press
The elements of journalism are: Journalisms first obligation is to the truth Its first loyalty is to citizens Its essence is a discipline of verification Its practitioners must maintain an independence from those they cover It must serve as an independent monitor of power It must provide a forum for public criticism and compromise It must strive to make the significant interesting and relevant It must keep the news comprehensive and proportional Its practitioners must be allowed to exercise their personal conscience
Journalistic Writing: Building the Skills, Honing the Craft
ISBN: 1933338385 Binding: Paperback Edition: Third edition Author(s): Robert M. Knight Publisher: Marion Street Press, LLC Number of Pages: 312
Aimed at those pursuing careers in creating public prose this is the definitive handbook for aspiring journalists Offering budding writers suggestions on how to improve their skillseven when faced with a tight deadlinethis guide also reviews many elements essential to the occupation such as utilizing strong nouns and verbs paring down adjectives and adverbs describing with concrete detail and avoiding clichs and the passive voice Going beyond a standard presentation of information thisreference encourages students to put its methods into practice making each and every word count and maintaining the appropriate energy level in their content With expert analyses of real-world articles this book also provides advice on avoiding poor sentence structure that can kill reader interest and includes perspectives on diversity sensitivity Accessible humorous and engaging this revised edition offers a practical approach forthose seeking to improve their communication skills
Journalism Next: A Practical Guide to Digital Reporting and Publishing
ISBN: 1604265604 Binding: Paperback Edition: 0 Author(s): Mark Briggs Publisher: CQ Press Number of Pages: 251
Theres never been a more challengingyet excitingtime to be a journalist But in order to survive and thrive journalists need to master new tools Timely to-the-point and tested Journalism Next updates Mark Briggs popular online guide Journalism 20 and explains how to use the latest software tools and concepts empowering journalists to harness technology and take control of their futures in journalism Journalism Next is required reading for both seasoned journalists seeking a digital roadmap and digital natives looking to connect their technological know-how to the professions best practices Learn how to use blogs crowdsourcing mobile applications databases audio and video to report with immediacy cultivate community and tell compelling stories Journalism Next will improve digital literacy fast Read from cover to cover or dip in and out of this handy guide In addition to recurring headings that draw you through the chapters these features will help you find what you need:
Tech Innovators: In their own words top professionals share the ways they use digital technology to do better journalism Go behind the scenes with experts from leading news organizations
Drilling Down: Ready for more Breakout boxes help you move beyond the basics to more technical and advanced concepts
Get Going Checklists: Actually doing it makes all the difference Step-by-step instructions let you jump right in
Illustrations: Useful graphics supplement how-to instructions and show how news sites are putting technology to work
ISBN: 1153822954 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Hamilton Holt Publisher: General Books LLC Number of Pages: 28
The book has no illustrations or index Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge Subjects: Journalism; Advertising; Business
The New New Journalism: Conversations with America's Best Nonfiction Writers on Their Craft
ISBN: 140003356X Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Robert Boynton Publisher: Vintage Number of Pages: 496
Forty years after Tom Wolfe Hunter S Thompson and Gay Talese launched the New Journalism movement Robert S Boynton sits down with nineteen practitioners of what he calls the New New Journalism to discuss their methods writings and careers
The New New Journalists are first and foremost brilliant reporters who immerse themselves completely in their subjects Jon Krakauer accompanies a mountaineering expedition to Everest Ted Conover works for nearly a year as a prison guard Susan Orlean follows orchid fanciers to reveal an obsessive subculture few knew existed Adrian Nicole LeBlanc spends nearly a decade reporting on a family in the South Bronx And like their muckraking early twentieth-century precursors they are drawn to the most pressing issues of the day: Alex Kotlowitz Leon Dash and William Finnegan to race and class; Ron Rosenbaum to the problem of evil; Michael Lewis to boom-and-bust economies; Richard Ben Cramer to the nitty gritty of politics How do they do it In these interviews they reveal the techniques and inspirations behind their acclaimed works from their felt-tip pens tape recorders long car rides and assumed identities; to their intimate understanding of the way a truly great story unfolds
Interviews with: Gay Talese Jane Kramer Calvin Trillin Richard Ben Cramer Ted Conover Alex Kotlowitz Richard Preston William Langewiesche Eric Schlosser Leon Dash William Finnegan Jonathan Harr Jon Krakauer Adrian Nicole LeBlanc Michael Lewis Susan Orlean Ron Rosenbaum Lawrence Weschler Lawrence Wright
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ISBN: 1592576702 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Christopher K. Passante Publisher: Alpha Number of Pages: 336
Breaking news This is like having J-school in a book
In recent years news reporting has dramatically changed While the basic who what when where and why of journalism is still relevant aspiring journalists are now asking How The 21st century of blogs instant internet access and 24-hour news shows with minute-by-minute updates has made reporting a whole newand very competitivebusiness Here a newspaper veteran answers every question about the new world of journalism and explores every possibility for success Covers TV radio magazine newspaper e-zine podcast and internet reporting Includes a resource list of media outlets schools and university programs Explores different angles for approaching hard news entertainment weather or sports
ISBN: 115363337X Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Arnold Bennett Publisher: General Books LLC Number of Pages: 36
The book has no illustrations or index Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge Subjects: Language Arts
Telling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University
ISBN: 0452287553 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): N/A Publisher: Plume Number of Pages: 317
Inspiring stories and practical advice from Americas most respected journalists The countrys most prominent journalists and nonfiction authors gather each year at Harvards Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism Telling True Stories presents their best advicecovering everything from finding a good topic to structuring narrative stories to writing and selling your first book More than fifty well-known writers offer their most powerful tips including: Tom Wolfe on the emotional core of the story Gay Talese on writing about private lives Malcolm Gladwell on the limits of profiles Nora Ephron on narrative writing and screenwriters Alma Guillermoprieto on telling the story and telling the truth Dozens of Pulitzer Prizewinning journalists from the Atlantic Monthly New Yorker New York Times Los Angeles Times Washington Post and more The essays contain important counsel for new and career journalists as well as for freelance writers radio producers and memoirists Packed with refreshingly candid and insightful recommendations Telling True Stories will show anyone fascinated by the art of writing nonfiction how to bring people scenes and ideas to life on the page
This practical handbook is the ideal writing style guide for all reporters writers editors and English and journalism students It covers all the essentials of good news writing according to the styles and guidelines set forth by the Associated Press -- with lively examples from today's newspapers This authoritative guide includes: Professional advice about crafting a good feature story In-depth reviews of important principles in news writing Expert guidance on writing concise informative copy source citations and more Clear and instructive discussions of specialized styles
The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and The Public Should Expect
ISBN: 0609806912 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Bill Kovach, Tom Rosenstiel Publisher: Three Rivers Press Number of Pages: 208
The Book That Every Citizen and Journalist Should Read
What this book does better than any single book on media history ethics or practice is weave together why media audiences have fled and why new technology and megacorporate ownership are putting good journalism at risk Rasmi Simhan Boston Globe
Kovach and Rosenstiels essays on each element are concise gems filled with insights worthy of becoming axiomatic The book should become essential reading for journalism professionals and students and for the citizens they aim to serve Carl Sessions Stepp American Journalism Review
If you think journalists have no idea what you want here is a book that agrees with you Betterit has solutions The Elements of Journalism is written for journalists but any citizen who wonders why the news seems trivial or uninspiring should read it Marta Salij Detroit Free Press
The elements of journalism are: Journalisms first obligation is to the truth Its first loyalty is to citizens Its essence is a discipline of verification Its practitioners must maintain an independence from those they cover It must serve as an independent monitor of power It must provide a forum for public criticism and compromise It must strive to make the significant interesting and relevant It must keep the news comprehensive and proportional Its practitioners must be allowed to exercise their personal conscience
