News Reporting and Writing - Western Classics of Journalism and Communication (7th Edition)

Author: Brian S. Brooks
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: News Reporting and Writing is a classic textbook by the Writing Group of the Missouri School of Journalism. The seventh edition continues its distinctive and highly practical style, teaching fundamental journalism principles through numerous examples and exercises. It is precisely this feature that has made the book a benchmark in the field over the past 15 years. As seasoned journalists, experienced instructors, and successful textbook authors, the respected Writing Group of the Missouri School of Journalism uses their extensive knowledge to bridge theory with practice, effectively imparting the principles of journalism and the essential techniques of news reporting and writing to students. –– Training students to write for newspapers, radio, television, and online media. –– How to use computer-assisted reporting and web navigation techniques for in-depth research. –– How to appropriately use mathematics and data in reporting and writing. –– Using a simulated city directory to enhance students' skills in investigative reporting and fact-checking.