News Reporting and Editing Digital Age

Contents: Preface. 1. Nature of the news. 2. Sources of news. 3. Responsibilities of a news reporter. 4. The art of interviewing. 5. Political reporting. 6. Sports reporting. 7. Computer assisted reporting. 8. Copy editing. 9. Structure of the news story. 10. Electronic editing. 11. Digital photo editing. 12. Writing for the press. 13. Writing for electronic media. 14. Journalistic ethics in digital age. Bibliography. Index.

"A century and a half ago, covering news was straights forward: searching the news stories, observing the scene, waiting for public meetings or press conferences, interviewing the people related with the news, then run as fast as possible back to the newsroom and try to beat the competition to print. Journalism has changed dramatically since then, as new media technologies, starting with the telegraph and telephone to internet and web logs, has made it possible to find out about events without actually being on the site. The innovation, broad diffusion and rapid adoption of new media technologies have brought dramatic, transformational changes in the way journalism is practised, conducted and disseminated.

The present publication is comprehensive textbook which can teach students how to report, write, and edit for new media including print, broadcast and internet-based media. It leads readers through the myriad ways in which digital technologies have had an impact on the practice of  journalism, from the way reporters gather information and present news stories to how newsrooms structure themselves and do business. It provides the practical techniques and theoretical knowledge that underpin the fundamental skills of reporters and editors. It will be an essential reading for students on journalism courses and media professionals looking for a reference that covers the skill, technology and knowledge required for the digital age." (jacket)