Getting the whole story : reporting and writing the news
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Getting the whole story : reporting and writing the news
(The Guilford communication series)
Guilford Press, c2002
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-436) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This comprehensive introductory text combines the whys of journalism with the how-tos. Students are guided toward mastery of the finer points of reporting, beat coverage, and news writing, while also gaining awareness of the important role journalists serve in a democratic society. Rich with pointers, examples, hands-on exercises, and thoughtful discussion questions, and written in an engaging, down-to-earth style, the book reflects the authors' extensive experience in both the newsroom and the classroom. Chapters provide step-by-step coverage of every aspect of the reporter's craft: gathering information; conducting interviews; framing stories; writing clear, well-organized articles; and working with editors and photographers. Helping students understand what makes news relevant and useful to the broader community, the book gives particular attention to the values and practices of civic journalism.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Journalist's Role in Society
Something to Think About: The Loneliness of the Street-Corner Orator
Chapter 2: What Journalists Do
Truth Is No Stranger . . .
Chapter 3: How News Writing Is Different
Chapter 4: The Community as a Context for the News
Learning from Experience: Community Knowledge
Chapter 5: Reporting Basic, Informative News Stories
Chapter 6: Writing Basic, Informative News Stories
Story Portfolio: Basic News Stories
Chapter 7: Framing News Stories
Branding the News
Chapter 8: Interviewing
A Poem by R.D. Laing: From Knots
Chapter 9: Observation, Curiosity and Note-Taking
Chapter 10: Adding Photos, Graphics and Other Visual Elements
Chapter 11: General Assignment Reporting
Chapter 12: Covering a Beat
Chapter 13: In-Depth Stories
Chapter 14: Journalists' Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 15: Getting a Job -- and Keeping It
The Life of a Reporter
Appendix A: Newspaper Jobs
Appendix B: Common Mistakes and Unnecessary Words
Appendix C: Commonly Misspelled Words
Appendix D: A Quick Guide for Covering Emergencies
Appendix E: Journalists' Creeds, Platforms and Codes of Ethics
Appendix F: Glossary
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