Reporting for Journalists (Media Skills) (Volume 1)

Reporting for Journalists examines the work of the news reporter from the process of finding a story, tracing sources to support it, interviewing contacts and gathering information and then filing the finished report. It is an essential handbook for students of journalism and a useful guide for working professionals.Reporting for Journalists explores the role of the reporter in the world of modern journalism and explains the importance of learning to report across all media - radio, television, on-line, newspapers and periodicals. Using case studies and examples of print and broadcast news stories, Reporting for Journalists includes:* how to find a story and how to develop ideas* researching the story and building a contacts book* making best use of computer aided reporting, news groups, chat rooms and search engines* covering courts, council and press conferences* a chapter on broadcast reporting highlighting issues specific to television and radio* an annotated bibliography, a glossary of key terms and a list of journalistic websites.