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Writing and Reporting the News : A Coaching Method

ISBN: 9780534508791 | 0534508790
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Pub. Date: 7/3/1996

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SummaryTable of Contents
This book focuses on the most up-to-date methods needed to attract today's readers, including use of the Internet, graphics, basic news and storytelling styles.
Prefacexiii(8)
Introduction: Tips From Award-winning Journalistsxxi
Part One: Understanding News3(74)
1 Write From the Start: A Coaching Method
3... MORE
2 Changing Concepts of News
15(18)
3 The Basic News Story
33(26)
4 Story Ideas
59(18)
Part Two: Collecting Information77(58)
5 Curiosity and Observation
77(10)
6 Sources of Information
87(22)
7 Listening and Note-taking Skills
109(8)
8 Interviewing Techniques
117(18)
Part Three: Constructing Stories135(168)
9 The Writing Process
135(14)
10 Leads and Nut Graphs
149(34)
11 Body Building
183(18)
12 Story Structures
201(24)
13 Storytelling and Feature Techniques
225(28)
14 Public Relations Writing
253(16)
15 Broadcast Writing
269(34)
Part Four: Understanding Media Issues303(62)
16 Accuracy and Libel
303(18)
17 Media Ethics
321(18)
18 Multicultural Sensitivity
339(26)
Part Five: Applying the Techniques365(225)
19 Beat Reporting
365(18)
20 Obituaries
383(14)
21 Speeches, Press Conferences and Meetings
397(26)
22 Government and Statistical Stories
423(22)
23 Crime and Punishment
445(34)
24 Disasters and Tragedy
479(36)
25 Profiles
515(22)
26 Computer-assisted Journalism
537(38)
27 Media Jobs and Internships
575(15)
Appendix A: On-line Sources for Journalists590(6)
Appendix B: Use of Lexis-Nexis596

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