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Bringing together industry experts from across platforms and journalism specialisms, Convergent Journalism: An Introduction is the pioneering textbook on practicing journalism in today’s multimedia landscape. Convergent Journalism combines practical skills with a solid ethical framework. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and features lively examples, exercises and breakout boxes to aid learning and retention. Written from the perspective of a responsible and audience-centric form of journalism and demonstrating ways journalists can use new media tools as both senders and receivers, this fourth edition features: Completely revised chapters on social media, digital journalism, and law Additional discussion questions and exercises in every chapter Updated examples throughout This book is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in courses such as Convergent Journalism, Digital Media, Online Journalism, and Multimedia Journalism.

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Author:   Vincent F. Filak (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   4th edition
Weight:   1.190kg
ISBN:  

9781032514017

ISBN 10:   1032514019
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   04 March 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Chapter 1 The Current Journalism Landscape Vincent F. Filak Chapter 2 Writing across Platforms Glenn Hubbard Chapter 3 Finding Stories Brian R. Sheridan Chapter 4 Reporting beyond the Basics Scott Reinardy Chapter 5 Structure and Storytelling Vincent F. Filak Chapter 6 Photography Timothy R. Gleason Chapter 7 Information Graphics Jennifer George-Palilonis Chapter 8 Audio and Video Journalism Erika Engstrom and David Stephenson Chapter 9 Data Journalism Peter Bobkowski Chapter 10 Social Media Kristine M. Nicolini Chapter 11 Multimedia Journalism Steven Chappell Chapter 12 The Law and Convergent Journalism Daxton R. “Chip” Stewart Chapter 13 Ethics in the Digital Age Tracy Everbach About the Authors Index

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Vincent F. Filak, Ph.D., is a professor of multimedia journalism in the department of Advertising, Multimedia Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

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