Over 30% new stories; a broader collection of journalists. The second edition is the most current such anthology on the market and showcases an exceptional range of voices, including Mirta Ojito on growing up in Cuba, Cynthia Tucker on Coretta Scott King, and Anthony Shadid on the war in Iraq.
A new chapter, "Terrorism, War, and Disasters." Crisis coverage is an increasingly important part of every newspaper. America's Best Newspaper Writing features the work of the reporters who have covered recent catastrophes -- from 9/11 to the war in Iraq -- and were on hand to write the first draft of history.
A new chapter on ethics in the newsroom. Responding to a series of recent high profile journalistic scandals -- from Stephen Glass to Janet Cooke to Jayson Blair -- America's Best Newspaper Writing details the basic tools students can use to keep their writing original and fair.
Step-by-step instruction for writing great stories. The completely revised Chapter 10, "The Craft of Writing Great Stories," takes students through the process of writing a successful news story, from first draft to polished piece.
Annotated "X-Ray Reading" examples. Annotations on seven ASNE prizewinning stories show students how specific writerly devices such as repetition, quotations, and concrete details contribute to effective storytelling.