Journalism in the Digital Age: Theory and practice for broadcast, print and online media

by John Herbert

Overview

Provides the practical techniques and theoretical knowledge that underpin the fundamental skills of a journalist. It also takes a highly modern approach, as the convergence of broadcast, print and online media require the learning of new skills and methods. The book is written from an international perspective - with examples from around the world in recognition of the global marketplace for today's media.



This is an essential text for students on journalism courses and professionals looking for a reference that covers the skill, technology and knowledge required for a digital and converged media age. The book's essence lies in the way essential theories such as ethics and law, are woven into practical newsgathering and reporting techniques, as well as advice on management skills for journalists, providing the wide intellectual foundation which gives credibility to reporting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136029936
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/03/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	349
File size:	738 KB

About the Author

John Herbert

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Journalism in the Digital Age; Chapter 2 A questioning profession; Chapter 3 Working in a digital age newsroom; Chapter 4 The purpose and meaning of news; Chapter 5 Ethics, law and free speech; Chapter 6 Journalism language; Chapter 7 The language of print: a style guide; Chapter 8 Writing features for print; Chapter 9 Reporting for broadcast; Chapter 10 Broadcast presentation: looking and sounding great!; Chapter 11 Interviewing for print; Chapter 12 Interviewing fpr rodio and TV; Chapter 13 Feature and documentary production for radio and TV; Chapter 14 Public affairs reporting; Chapter 15 Investigative reporting; Chapter 16 Specialist reporting;

Editorial Reviews

'The author has the rare ability to convey his ideas in terse, lucid and precise language. They will define the future of journalism in the information age as a result of rapid advances in telecom technology.'

Reader review on Amazon.com

'John Herbert has produced a book which has defined the pedagogy of journalism in a practice world which has become virtually all digital. He brings clarity to the process of journalism education: learning, practising and managing. ...Students will find this book inspirational and an important resource of reading and knowledge.'

Tim Crook, Head of Radio at the Department of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths College, University of London.

"This book is a must for all journalism departments, as well as for practitioners who want to maintain a leading edge over their competitors."

Rodney Bennett-England, in Journalism Training magazine, Spring 2001

From the Publisher

Emphasizing the convergence of media, Herbert (journalism, Staffordshire U.) provides sound bite-sized descriptions of every aspect of radio, print, and television news<-->from camera angles and language guidelines to wardrobe tips and newsroom politics. He focuses on British, Australian, and American journalism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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