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Author Gibbs, Cheryl K.

Title Getting the whole story : reporting and writing the news / Cheryl Gibbs, Tom Warhover
Published New York : Guilford Press, [2002]
©2002
©2002

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 W'PONDS  070.43 Gib/Gtw  AVAILABLE
Description x, 451 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 25 cm
Series The Guilford communication series
Guilford communication series.
Contents Ch. 1. The Journalist's Role in Society -- Ch. 2. What Journalists Do -- Ch. 3. How News Writing is Different -- Ch. 4. The Community as a Context for the News -- Ch. 5. Reporting Basic, Informative News Stories -- Ch. 6. Writing Basic, Informative News Stories -- Ch. 7. Framing News Stories -- Ch. 8. Interviewing -- Ch. 9. Observation, Curiosity and Note-Taking -- Ch. 10. Adding Photos, Graphics and Other Visual Elements -- Ch. 11. General Assignment Reporting -- Ch. 12. Covering a Beat -- Ch. 13. In-Depth Stories -- Ch. 14. Journalists' Rights and Responsibilities -- Ch. 15. Getting a Job - and Keeping It -- App. A. Newspaper Jobs -- App. B. Common Mistakes and Unnecessary Words -- App. C. Commonly Misspelled Words -- App. D. A Quick Guide for Covering Emergencies -- App. E. Journalists' Creeds, Platforms and Codes of Ethics -- App. F. Glossary of Newsroom Terms
Summary "This introductory text combines the "whys" of journalism with the "how-tos." Students are guided toward mastery of the finer points of reporting, beat coverage, and news writing, while also gaining awareness of the important role journalists serve in a democratic society. Rich with pointers, examples, hands-on exercises, and thoughtful discussion questions, the book reflects the authors' extensive experience in both the newsroom and the classroom. Chapters provide step-by-step coverage of every aspect of the reporter's craft: gathering information; conducting interviews; framing stories; writing clear, well-organized articles; and working with editors and photographers. Particular attention is given to the values and practices of civic journalism."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-436) and index
Subject Reporters and reporting.
Journalism.
Author Warhover, Tom.
LC no. 2002009759
ISBN 1572307951 acid-free paper
Other Titles Reporting and writing the news