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The Universal Journalist / David Randall with Jemma Crew

Contributor(s): Crew, Jemma

Language: English Publisher: London : Pluto Press, 2021Edition: 6th edDescription: 311 p. ; 22 cmISBN: 9780745343259Subject(s): Periodismo

Contents:

Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- 1. Journalism in an Age of Social Media -- 2. What Makes a Good Reporter? -- 3. The Limitations of Journalism -- 4. What is News? -- 5. Where Do Good Stories Come From? -- 6. Research -- 7. Handling Source, Not Them Handling You -- 8. Questioning -- 9. Reporting Numbers and Statistics -- 10. Investigative Reporting -- 11. How to Cover Major Incidents -- 12. Mistakes, Corrections and Hoaxes -- 13. Ethics -- 14. Writing News and Features -- 15. Intros -- 16. Construction and Description -- 17. Handling Quotes -- 18. Different Ways to Tell a Story -- 19. Comment, Intentional and Otherwise -- 20. How to Be a Great Reporter -- Reading for Journalists -- Index

Summary: This is the only 'how to' book on journalism written by writers and editors who have operated at the top level in national news. It has long been the go-to book of advice for young reporters This edition includes a chapter on social media and is extensively updated throughout, with new content from Jemma Crew, an award-winning national news journalist. The book emphasises that good journalism must involve the acquisition of a range of skills that will empower trainees to operate in an industry where ownership, technology and information are constantly changing. This handbook includes tips and tricks learned from working at the very top of the business, and is an invaluable guide to the 'universals' of good journalistic practice for professional and trainee journalists worldwide

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Item type	Current location	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Course reserves
Libro	Biblioteca Universidad Europea del Atlántico Fondo General	No ficción	070 RAN uni	Available		4466	Teoría y Práctica de la Redacción Periodística (La Noticia)

Includes bibliographical references and index

This is the only 'how to' book on journalism written by writers and editors who have operated at the top level in national news. It has long been the go-to book of advice for young reporters This edition includes a chapter on social media and is extensively updated throughout, with new content from Jemma Crew, an award-winning national news journalist. The book emphasises that good journalism must involve the acquisition of a range of skills that will empower trainees to operate in an industry where ownership, technology and information are constantly changing. This handbook includes tips and tricks learned from working at the very top of the business, and is an invaluable guide to the 'universals' of good journalistic practice for professional and trainee journalists worldwide