基本説明
Integrates media and cultural theory with the step-by-step development of writing skills.
Full Description
The new era of Google, Twitter and Facebook has fundamentally shifted the journalist's relationship with the audience. To navigate these new realities, it is imperative for journalism students to master skills in cross-platform writing, and understand the implications on their communication decisions.This second edition of Understanding Journalism tackles these changes head-on. It integrates media and cultural theory with the step-by-step development of writing skills to give students the techniques and the savvy they need to succeed.Bigger and better, this new edition includes:A new chapter on who journalists are in the social media ageReorganization of journalism skills chapters to bring writing and editing to the foreFull coverage and examples on Twitter, social media, SMS formatsIn-depth exploration of the ethical issues raised by new media platformsAll new exercises, case scenarios and further readings It is the essential guide for all students of journalism.
Contents
PrefaceIntroductionWho is a Journalist?Journalism as Decision MakingFinding NewsChoosing NewsSourcing NewsGathering NewsWriting NewsEditing NewsTaking News FurtherBibliography Index
