Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape. Recognizing that well-crafted stories are founded on sharp prose, author Vincent F. Filak covers more foundational elements of a newswriting textbook, like lead writing, structure, and storytelling, while also teaching students how to think critically and determine what matters most to their readers. The Second Edition includes even more writing and grammar exercises, discussions of social media and digital media advancements, and additional career-related examples to help students succeed upon entering the field.
Thinking Ahead: Understand Your Audience
Media and Media Users Today
Defining Your Audience
The Rise and Impact of the “Fake News” Phenomenon
What Do We Owe Our Audience?
What Attracts an Audience?
The Big Three
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Thinking Ahead: How to Fully “Get” a Story
How Do We Think?
The Requirements of Critical Thought
How to Approach a Story as a Critical Thinker
How to Think Your Way Past Fake News
Critical Thought and the Value of Your Questions
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Thinking Ahead: Writing for a Newsreader
A Quick Look at Types of Leads
Identifying Problematic Leads and Finding Potential Fixes
The Inverted Pyramid: Ordering Information After the Lead
Quotes: Letting Your Sources Tell the Story
Attributing Your Information
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Thinking Ahead: Learning to Break the Rules of Writing
Expanding the Inverted Pyramid
Writing With a Narrative Feel
Nonlinear Storytelling
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Thinking Ahead: Rethinking How to Reach Readers
What Is Social Media?
Value of Social Media
Social Media Tools for Your Toolbox
Blogging
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Thinking Ahead: Avoiding the Awkwardness While Speaking to Others
Critically Thinking About Interviewing’s Purpose
Understanding the Interviewing Basics
Types of Interviews
Other Purposes for Interviews
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Thinking Ahead: Getting Ready to Hit the Field
Reporting Basics
Event Coverage
Basic Tips for All Event Stories
Stories Beyond Standard Events
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Thinking Ahead: How to Find Bigger Stories That Matter
The News Feature: How to Find Stories in Everyday Life
Beat Reporting
Drone Journalism
Personality Profiles
Working as a Watchdog
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Thinking Ahead: Writing Scripts and Building Stories
Broadcast Style: Different, Yet the Same
Script Writing 101
The Basic Elements of Broadcast Structure
Story Types and Formats
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Thinking Ahead: How to Get Enough Material to Build a Good Story
Tools of the Trade
Types of Material You Gather
Capturing Vivid Visuals
Making Your Video Valuable
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Thinking Ahead: Editing Your Raw Material Into a Polished Gem
Audio Bites Online
Video Bites Online
Pairing Script and Video
Building a Story From Start to Finish
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Thinking Ahead: The Law Is Your Friend
Understanding the First Amendment
Law Across Media Platforms: Levels of Protection
Reporter’s Privilege
Let the Sunshine In: Rules for Transparency and Access
Rules for Recording
The Basics of Libel
Defenses Against Libel
Invasion of Privacy
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Thinking Ahead: Just Because You Can, It Doesn’t Mean You Should
Why Ethics Matter
Basic Approaches to Ethics
Tenets of Journalistic Ethics
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