Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing - International Student Edition: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age

Journalism graduates today will hold a variety of positions throughout their careers that will require a skill set that transcends any one medium. Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age, Second edition shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape. Vince F. Filak provides guidance on journalistic practices that are the bread-and-butter skills of the industry while weaving in the how-tos of producing digital news.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

Journalism graduates today will hold a variety of positions throughout their careers that will require a skill set that transcends any one medium. Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age, Second edition shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape. Vince F. Filak provides guidance on journalistic practices that are the bread-and-butter skills of the industry while weaving in the how-tos of producing digital news. By popular demand, the Second Edition includes even more writing and grammar exercises for students, discussions of social media and digital media advancements, and additional career-related examples to help students become successful upon their entry in the field. Recognizing that well-crafted stories are founded on sharp prose, Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing covers more foundational elements of a newswriting textbook, like lead writing, structure, and storytelling while also teaching students how to think critically and determine what matters most to their readers.

KEY FEATURES:

An audience-centric approach encourages students to reflect on why and how news is relevant to the lives of their readers before they even start digging into their stories. Write Now! Exercises provide students with an opportunity to immediately practice the writing skills required in today's newsroom. Consider This debates spark classroom discussions by asking students to take a closer look at a current issue or ideological dilemma and make a valid case for their position. Thoughts from a Pro offer students an up-close look at a specific aspect of reporting and writing from a professional who is plying their trade each day. Helpful Hi.

Weight: 728g
Dimension: 204 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071840924
Edition number: 2 Revised edition