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Print Journalism: A Critical Introduction


Print Journalism: A Critical Introduction

Paperback by Keeble, Richard (University of Lincoln, UK)

Print Journalism: A Critical Introduction

£35.99

ISBN:
9780415358828
Publication Date:
16 Aug 2005
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Routledge
Pages:
364 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 7 - 12 May 2024
Print Journalism: A Critical Introduction

Description

Print Journalism provides an up-to-date overview of the skills needed to work within the newspaper and magazine industries. This critical approach to newspaper and magazine practice highlights historical, theoretical, ethical and political debates and includes tips on the everyday skills of newspaper and magazine journalists, as well as tips for online writing and production. Crucial skills highlighted include: sourcing the news interviewing sub editing feature writing and editing reviewing designing pages pitching features In addition separate chapters focus on ethics, reporting courts, covering politics and copyright whilst others look at the history of newspapers and magazines, the structure of the UK print industry (including its financial organization) and the development of journalism education in the UK, helping to place the coverage of skills within a broader, critical context. All contributors are experienced practicing journalists as well as journalism educators from a broad range of UK universities.

Contents

Notes on contributors. Introduction. Part 1: Context: History, Structure and Business of Print Media Part 2: Practice: Sourcing, News, Features, Comment, Reviews, Production and Going Online Part 3: More key areas: Ethics, Law, Copyright and Politics Part 4: And finally - An Education Overview. List of Useful Websites. Glossary of Terms. Index

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