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Overview'Easily the best introduction to being a reporter' - Press Association This is the only 'how to' book on journalism written by writers and editors who have operated at the top level in national news. It has long been the go-to book of advice for young reporters. This edition includes a chapter on social media and is extensively updated throughout, with new content from Jemma Crew, an award-winning national news journalist. The book emphasises that good journalism must involve the acquisition of a range of skills that will empower trainees to operate in an industry where ownership, technology and information are constantly changing. This handbook includes tips and tricks learned from working at the very top of the business, and is an invaluable guide to the 'universals' of good journalistic practice for professional and trainee journalists worldwide. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Randall , Jemma CrewPublisher: Pluto Press Imprint: Pluto Press Edition: 6th edition Weight: 0.600kg ISBN: 9780745343266ISBN 10: 0745343260 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 20 March 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface 1. Journalism in an Age of Social Media 2. What Makes A Good Reporter? 3. The Limitations of Journalism 4. What Is News? 5. Where Do Good Stories Come From? 6. Research 7. Handling Sources, Not Them Handling You 8. Questioning 9. Reporting Numbers and Statistics 10. Investigative Reporting 11. How to Cover Major Incidents 12. Mistakes, Corrections and Hoaxes 13. Ethics 14. Writing News and Features 15. Intros 16. Construction and Description 17. Handling Quotes 18. Different Ways To Tell A Story 19. Comment, Intentional and Otherwise 20. How To Be A Great Reporter Reading for Journalists IndexReviews'Easily the best introduction to being a reporter' -- Paul Jones, Press Association 'What I admire about this book is that it is not simply a 'how to' manual, it is also a wise, witty and extremely entertaining read. Anyone who aspires to be a journalist should read it' -- Dame Ann Leslie, 'British Journalism Review' 'The go-to guide for any up and coming journalist, shining a light on every element of the job in an engaging, insightful way. And with the likes of social media and data covered too, it's also a compelling read for the established reporter' -- Peter Clifton, Editor-in-Chief, PA Training 'The go-to guide for any up and coming journalist, shining a light on every element of the job in an engaging, insightful way. And with the likes of social media and data covered too, it's also a compelling read for the established reporter' -- Peter Clifton, Editor-in-Chief, Press Association 'What I admire about this book is that it is not simply a 'how to' manual, it is also a wise, witty and extremely entertaining read. Anyone who aspires to be a journalist should read it' -- Dame Ann Leslie, 'British Journalism Review' 'Easily the best introduction to being a reporter' -- Paul Jones, Press Association 'What I admire about this book is that it is not simply a 'how to' manual, it is also a wise, witty and extremely entertaining read. Anyone who aspires to be a journalist should read it' -- Dame Ann Leslie, 'British Journalism Review' 'Easily the best introduction to being a reporter' -- Paul Jones, Press Association 'The go-to guide for any up and coming journalist, shining a light on every element of the job in an engaging, insightful way. And with the likes of social media and data covered too, it's also a compelling read for the established reporter' -- Peter Clifton, Editor-in-Chief, PA Training 'What I admire about this book is that it is not simply a 'how to' manual, it is also a wise, witty and extremely entertaining read. Anyone who aspires to be a journalist should read it' -- Dame Ann Leslie, 'British Journalism Review' 'Easily the best introduction to being a reporter' -- Paul Jones, Press Association Author InformationDavid Randall was a British journalist and author who was chief news writer of the Independent on Sunday and was news editor of three national newspapers. Jemma Crew is Social Affairs Correspondent at PA Media (formerly the Press Association). She covered the Grenfell Tower fire for two years, jointly winning PA's Reporter of the Year Award in 2018, and has filmed and written reports from across the world, including Bangladesh and Peru. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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