Title:
Journalism in the digital age : theory and practice for broadcast, print and on-line media / John Herbert.
Author:
Herbert, John, 1942-
Publication Information:
Oxford ; Boston : Focal Press, 2000.
Call Number:
PN4784.E5 H47 2000
Abstract:
This is an essential text for students on journalism courses and professionals looking for a reference that covers the skill, technology and knowledge required for a digital and converged media age. The book's essence lies in the way essential theories such as ethics and law, are woven into practical newsgathering and reporting techniques, as well as advice on management skills for journalists, providing the wide intellectual foundation which gives credibility to reporting.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els033/99045337.htmlPublisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/els033/99045337.html
ISBN:
9780240515892
Physical Description:
xiv, 349 pages ; 24 cm.
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Contents:
Journalism in the digital age -- A questioning profession -- Working in a digital age newsroom -- The purpose and meaning of news -- Ethics, law and free speech -- Journalism language -- The language of print: a style guide -- Writing features for print -- Reporting for broadcast -- Broadcast presentation: looking and sounding great! -- Interviewing for print -- Interviewing for radio and TV -- Feature and documentary production for radio and TV -- Public affairs reporting -- Investigative reporting -- Specialist reporting.
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