Print Journalism : A Critical Introduction

Richard (University of Lincoln Keeble

ISBN 10: 0415358817 / ISBN 13: 9780415358811

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug 2005, 2005

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Neuware - Print Journalism: A Critical Introduction provides an up-to-date overview of the skills needed to work within the newspaper and magazine industries. Amongst the many highlighted are: - 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 it 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Print Journalism : A Critical Introduction
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415358817
• ISBN 13: 9780415358811
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 174H x 0D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 174 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 793 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Richard Keeble