Offers concise yet comprehensive instruction of all aspects of reporting and writing the news — the basics of interviewing, research, story writing, beat reporting, public relations writing, writing for different media and much more. A focus on storytelling. From life stories to world news reports, local meetings to national press conferences, good journalism means good writing. Using real-life examples and a consistent focus on writing essentials, The Missouri Group demonstrates how to create rich and well-crafted stories.
The most and best coverage of media convergence and online journalism ensures that students learn how to simultaneously prepare stories for multiple forms of media and effectively use new technologies. Text includes coverage of the rising role of social media in discovering information and driving website traffic; opportunities for online interviewing through programs like Skype; changing media consumption patterns thanks to smartphones and tablets; and media fragmentation and the future of converging media. Provides insight into the profession. Practical advice; current, real-life examples; and "On the Job" boxes, spotlighting today's print, radio and television, online, and public relations professionals, give students a true picture of twenty-first century journalism and prepare them for successful careers. Coverage of legal and ethical issues. Two chapters give in-depth analysis and advice on key issues dealing with conflicts of interest, invasion of privacy, and avoiding deceit and plagiarism.