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Google Preview: This comprehensive introductory text combines the "whys" of journalism with the "how-tos." Students are guided toward mastery of the finer points of reporting, beat coverage, and news writing, while also gaining awareness of the important role journalists serve in a democratic society. Rich with pointers, examples, hands-on exercises, and thoughtful discussion questions, and written in an engaging, down to-earth style, the book reflects the authors' extensive experience in both the newsroom and the classroom. Chapters provide step-by-step coverage of every aspect of the reporter's craft: gathering information; conducting interviews; framing stories; writing clear, well-organized articles; and working with editors and photographers. Helping students understand what makes news relevant and useful to the broader community, the book gives particular attention to the values and practices of civic journalism.; Introduction Chapter 1: The Journalist's Role in Society Something to Think About: The Loneliness of the Street-Corner Orator Chapter 2: What Journalists Do Truth Is No Stranger . . . Chapter 3: How News Writing Is Different Chapter 4: The Community as a Context for the News Learning from Experience: Community Knowledge Chapter 5: Reporting Basic, Informative News Stories Chapter 6: Writing Basic, Informative News Stories Story Portfolio: Basic News Stories Chapter 7: Framing News Stories Branding the News Chapter 8: Interviewing A Poem by R.D. Laing: From ""Knots"" Chapter 9: Observation, Curiosity and Note-Taking Chapter 10: Adding Photos, Graphics and Other Visual Elements Chapter 11: General Assignment Reporting Chapter 12: Covering a Beat Chapter 13: In-Depth Stories Chapter 14: Journalists' Rights and Responsibilities Chapter 15: Getting a Job -- and Keeping It The Life of a Reporter Appendix A: Newspaper Jobs Appendix B: Common Mistakes and Unnecessary Words Appendix C: Commonly Misspelled Words Appendix D: A Quick Guide for Covering Emergencies Appendix E: Journalists' Creeds, Platforms and Codes of Ethics Appendix F: Glossary; Download; Google Preview content

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