The universal journalist
Good journalists everywhere share a common commitment to the search for truth, often in difficult circumstances. David Randall emphasises that good journalism isn't just about universal objectives; it must also involve the acquisition of a range of skills.--[book cover].
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- Full title :The universal journalist / David Randall.
Summary
Good journalists everywhere share a common commitment to the search for truth, often in difficult circumstances. David Randall emphasises that good journalism isn't just about universal objectives; it must also involve the acquisition of a range of skills.--[book cover].
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- Publication Date:2007.
- Edition:3rd ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Pluto Press
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2007.
The Physical Object
- Description:ix, 245 pages ; : 23 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780745326566, 0745326560, 9780745326559, 0745326552
- oclc:ocm77540926
- LC Classification:PN4775
- Dewey Decimal:070.4
Table of Contents
What makes a good reporter? -- The limitations of journalism -- What is news? -- Where do good stories come from? -- Research -- Handling sources, not them handling you -- Questioning -- Reporting numbers and statistics -- Investigative reporting -- How to cover major incidents -- Mistakes, corrections and hoaxes -- Ethics -- Writing for newspapers -- Intros -- Construction and description -- Handling quotes -- Different ways to tell a story -- Comment, intentional and otherwise -- How to be a great reporter.
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