2020年3月2日 星期一

Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age

 

 

Journalists in today's media environment require a skill set that can be adapted to a variety of media. Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age teaches students the foundational skills they need to successfully report and write the news in an evolving digital landscape. Author Vince F. Filak offers guidance on the essential skills of the industry while weaving in the "how-to's" of writing digital news. Recognizing that well-crafted stories are founded on sharp prose, this new text covers the foundational elements of newswriting, such as lead writing, structure, and storytelling while also teaching students how to think critically and determine what matters most to their readers.


Key Features:


An audience-centric approach encourages students to understand why and how news is relevant to the lives of their readers before they even start digging into their stories.

"Write Now! Exercises" provide students with an opportunity to immediately practice the core set of skills they have just learned and apply these skills to various platforms.


"Consider This" debates spark classroom discussions by encouraging students to take a closer look at a current issue or ideological dilemma and make a valid case for their position.


"Thoughts from a Pro" offer students an up-close look at a specific aspect of reporting and writing from a professional who is plying their trade each day.

 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Audience-Centric Journalism 
Chapter 2: Critical Thinking 
Chapter 3: Basics of Writing 
Chapter 4: Expanded News Writing 
Chapter 5: Social Media 
Chapter 6: Interviewing 
Chapter 7: Basic Reporting: News That Finds You 
Chapter 8: Beyond Basic Reporting: News You Have to Find 
 Chapter 9: Broadcast-Style Writing and Voicing 
Chapter 10: Collecting Audio and Visuals in the Field 
Chapter 11: Editing Audio and Video 
Chapter 12: Law and the Media 
Chapter 13: Ethics


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