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Author:   Mark P. Hanebutt
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781792469466

ISBN 10:   1792469462
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   30 August 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Theory of the Press in a Democratic Society Humans and the Quest for Truth John Milton and a New Look at Truth The Enlightenment—Founding Principle of a New Kind of Country The Press—Linchpin of Democracy Exercising the Truth Chapter 2 Ethics The Importance of Credibility The Deteriorating Reputation of the Press From the Age of Reason to the Age of Aesthetics Changes in the Law A Flawed Philosophy and the Social Responsibility Theory Building Trust by Making Ethical Decisions Ethical Models Ethical Codes Ethical Problems of the Press Fake News Mass Media Effects Chapter 3 What Is News? Elements of News Need to Know vs. Want to Know Types of Stories Choosing the News—The Budget Meeting Chapter 4 Who Is a Reporter? Characteristics and Skills of a Journalist Educational Needs for the New Century Preparing to Work in New Media The Rise of Citizen Journalism Chapter 5 Newsgathering Beats Police City, County, State and Federal Governments Schools Courts Business Sports General Assignment Sources The Morgue and Online Searches News Releases Chapter 6 Interviewing Techniques Defining the Story Chapter 7 Writing the News for Print Prewriting The Inverted Pyramid Leads The Body Endings Structures for Different Stories Effective Writing Chapter 8 Writing the News for Broadcast Telling Stories with Words, Sounds, and Pictures Radio Television Storytelling Tips Chapter 9 Writing the News for the Web Converging Media New Challenges Online Structure Planning the Digital Story The Quest for Context Chapter 10 Photographing the News The Photojournalist Basic Photocomposition Rules Photo Editing Cutlines and Captions Picture Stories Audio Slideshows and Video Photo Ethics Chapter 11 Feature Writing Purpose First Step—The Idea Second Step—Reporting, Research Third Step—Organization Fourth Step—Writing Fifth Step—Revising, Editing Case Study Chapter 12 Writing the Depth/Investigative Story Making a Difference Differences and Similarities Between Depth and Investigative Stories Researching the Depth and Investigative Story Sources Writing the Depth and Investigative Story Chapter 13 Writing Editorials, Columns, and Reviews The Purpose of Opinion Writing Writing the Editorial Writing the Column Renowned Journalist Ernie Pyle Still Offers Lessons for Reporters Writing the Review Patrons Should Pass on 'Patsy Pastry' Chapter 14 Editing Purpose Procedure Media Organizations Chapter 15 Media Law The First Amendment and Free Expression The Boundaries of Free Expression Libel Defenses to Libel Invasion of Privacy Open Records and Meetings Protection of Sources Free Press, Fair Trial Obscenity Copyright and Fair Use Telecommunications Appendix: Code of Ethics Copyediting Symbols Accident Report Jail Blotter Freedom of Information Letter Legislative Bill Bibliography About the Author Index

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