Computer Applications for Journalism

Rahul Singhai

ISBN 10: 8184050089 / ISBN 13: 9788184050080

Published by Reference Press, New Delhi, 2006

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Contents Preface. 1. Introduction to computers. 2. Computer hardware. 3. Computer software. 4. Personal computers. 5. Microsoft Windows. 6. Microsoft Word. 7. Microsoft Office. 8. Microsoft Excel. 9. CorelDraw. 10. Adobe illustrator. 11. Desktop publishing. 12. Computer graphics. 13. Use of colours in printing. 14. Networks communications and the internet. 15. Hypermedia concepts. 16. Visual communication techniques. 17. Visual presentations. 18. Video conferencing. 19. Interface and interaction design. 20. Computer literacy. 21. Social interaction and groups in text based systems. 22. Computers in society. Index. Advances in computer applications and information systems have created new opportunities as well as challenges to the journalism resources. In the past two decades or so information has become a key issue of interest to both researchers and practitioners since the advent of computers. This issue has become more of a concern to both the communities with the advances in computer applications and information systems in the recent times. The primary concern and the challenge is in part due to the tremendous amount of information generated with the advancement of computer technology and journalism issues. Information support systems are designed in a way to help solve some of the concerns and challenges of managing information resources on persons groups and organisations. Without doubt support systems are the key topics for current and future research efforts aimed at maximizing the management of information resources induced electronic journalism as a new trend in the news services that have recently been boosted by internet diffusion. 226 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computer Applications for Journalism
• Publisher: Reference Press, New Delhi
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8184050089
• ISBN 13: 9788184050080
• Binding: Hardbound
• Edition: New
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

"Advances in computer applications and information systems have created new opportunities as well as challenges to the journalism resources. Information support systems are designed in a way to help solve some of the concerns and challenges of managing information resources on persons, groups and organizations. Without doubt, support systems are the key topics for current and future research efforts aimd at maximizing the management of information resources induced electronic journalism as a new trend in the news services that have recently been boosted by internet diffusion. This is what this book discusses in detail."