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"El presente manual es una guía de métodos y técnicas básicas para el periodismo de investigación que busca expresamente llenar un vacío existente en la literatura de la profesión. La mayoría de los manuales dedicados al tema tratan extensamente al problema de dónde encontrar la informació ... more

Jeder kann Video! Filmen für Websites, YouTube und Blogs

Konstanz; München: UVK, 2nd, compl. revised ed. (2013), 183 pp.
"Die Video-Profis Konstanze und Horst Werner zeigen leicht verständlich, wie man gute Videos dreht, schneidet und veröffentlicht. Denn das geht heute - auch mit iPhone oder iPad - einfach, schnell, preiswert: Jeder kann Video! Konstanze und Horst Werner wenden sich dabei nicht nur an Hobby-Film ... more
"This Tool is not a true how-to manual, although it offers detailed suggestions from leading journalists on innovative ways to use a vast and growing trove of public records and independent media networks. The flood of information in today’s inter-connected world creates an opportunity for journal ... more
"Adopting a cradle-to-grave approach, the book explores green raw materials and green design, and how eco-friendly practices can be integrated into prepress, printing, distribution, and even "beyond the door," in relation to returns. The Green Design and Print Production Handbook looks at the global ... more

Onlinejournalismus

Konstanz; München: UVK, 3d revised ed. (2013), 156 pp.
"The book gives a thorough guide to principles and practice, including: how to find, write and break stories with social media; an online journalism toolkit to get you started; using crowdsourcing to find and follow stories; getting on top of user-generated content; the ins and outs of copyright and ... more
"This Course Handbook has been produced to accompany the USAID/NDI/IWPR Course in Election Reporting, which is being run for Malawian journalists in the run-up to the 2014 Elections. The Handbook, which follows the day-by-day course programme, contains copies of the slides used during the course plu ... more
"Esta guía ha sido diseñada para periodistas hispanoparlantes que ya tienen un poco de experiencia en el área del periodismo digital. La meta es darle a estos periodistas un vistazo a la industria del periodismo hispano en los Estados Unidos y las habilidades técnicas y periodísticas que se nec ... more

Speak Up, Speak Out: A Toolkit for Reporting on Human Rights Issues

Washington, DC; Arcata, Calif.: Internews (2012), viii, 174 pp.
"This publication is both a human rights reference guide and a workbook. It draws on a variety of research, training, and experience - especially that of the United Nations (UN) and the International Centre for War and Peace Reporting. Section 1 on "Human rights knowledge" introduces human rights, t ... more
"A short film provides an opportunity for elliptical, poetic, condensed story telling. Shorts can take risks rarely seen in features. It is the arena where a strong voice or individual vision is possible; an invitation for experimentation and originality. Making Short Films, 3rd edition is entirely ... more

Documentary Filmmakers Handbook

Jefferson, NC: McFarland (2012), ix, 196 pp.
"A complete guide to all phases of documentary production, this is an essential handbook for student filmmakers and professional documentarians alike. Written in concise language and easy reference, the text provides a progression of real-world learning skills, including organization and design. Als ... more
"This book is a valuable collection of tips and techniques, covering both data as a source of journalism and as a tool with which the story is told. It starts with a general introduction on the main characteristics of data journalism, gives an insight into its practical relevance in the newsroom, an ... more

HIV/AIDS Reporting Manual

Washington, DC: Kaiser Family Foundation (2012), v, 86 pp.
"The material in this edition covers a broad range of subjects including the unique challenges of reporting on HIV/AIDS, treatment and prevention strategies, key figures in the struggle against HIV/AIDS and global efforts to finance the campaign against HIV/AIDS. The epidemic is not only a battle ag ... more
"Videojournalism is written for the new generation of "backpack" journalists. The solo videojournalist must find a riveting story; gain access to charismatic characters who can tell their own tales; shoot candid clips; expertly interview the players; record clear, clean sound; write a script with pi ... more
"This learning resource kit aims to provide an answer to the current gender gap in news content and lack of existing self-regulatory mechanisms to confront gender bias. It is organised in two books that may be read independently of each other. Book 2 will be of interest to media practitioners – jo ... more