The complete idiot's guide to journalism. (©2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Journalism; Complete idiot's guide
• Further Information: Note: By Christopher K. Passante.
• Other Names: Passante, Christopher K
• Contents: PART 1: NEWSPAPERS: All the news that's fit to print: the power of the printed word is here to stay. Despite fierce competition within other media, newspapers have remained strong throughout the years -- Read all about it: knowing your audience is key to good storytelling -- Putting pen to paper: there are many ways to write a story and many types of stories to write -- The visual appeal: intelligent design in newspapers means a strong (and journalistic) presentation -- It comes down to ethics: playing fairly and understanding the rights and responsibilities of a reporter will produce a solid news story -- Getting started in newspaper journalism: getting your foot in the door is only the first step in wowing a potential employer; you have to have the goods to back it up -- PART 2: MAGAZINES: The essential spectrum: magazines cover a lot of territory from super-niche publications to those that cover very broad subject matter -- The write stuff: writing for magazines means reporting and researching to tell an in-depth, authoritative story -- Varity of style: there are many different styles of magazines, from literary, to sports, to how-to, to variety -- Getting started in magazines: follow the protocol: knowing how to queary a magazine or how to apply for a position can make the difference between getting published and getting shut out --PART 3: RADIO: Move over, Marconi: Radio as a news source was ushered in with the help of newspapers and newspapers didn't know at the time that one day this new media would become a fierce competitor -- Creating a radio report: radio reports require their own set of components to make them work, including the use of quotes, objectivity, and voice -- Spinning more than records: talk on the radio takes a variety of journalistic forms: news, commentary, sports, and weather -- Getting started in radio journalism: schooling, some experience, an audition tape, and realistic expectations will get you where you want to go in radio -- PART 4: TELEVISION: Lights, camera, action! : when mainstream television came onto the scene in the 1950s, it changed the media forever -- More than news: TV broadcast journalism goes far beyond the 6 P.M. news. Weather, sports, and even entertainment share the journalism spectrum -- Ethics on the airwaves: sensational news more than crept into the TV world; it stormed it. It's important to know where the ethical boundaries are to stay reputable -- Getting started in television journalism: experience counts in getting into broadcast journalism. A college degree and practical experience are your best bets -- PART 5: INTERNET: Brave new world: still in its infancy, the Internet has positioned itself as the future of all media -- Branching out: television, radio, magazines, and newspapers all use the Internet to enhance their audience -- The power of the blog: the days of the media feeding the news to the public might be on their way out with Internet users now breaking news in blogs -- Getting started in Internet journalism: traditional journalists, those in print or broadcast, and journalists just starting out can find a new career in new media -- APPENDICES: A: Glossary -- B: Major U.S. media -- C: Top U.S. journalism schools -- D: Further reading.
• Publisher Details: Indianapolis, IN : Alpha
• Publication Date: 2007
• Copyright Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxi, 313 pages)
• Subjects: 070.4023; Journalism -- Vocational guidance; Journalism; Journalisme; Journalisme -- Orientation professionnelle; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Journalism; Journalism; Journalism -- Vocational guidance; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781436294393; 1436294398; 9781436299589; 1436299586
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-301) and index.
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