Print Journalism: A Critical Introduction
London: Routledge (2005), 347 pp.
Contains glossary pp. 329-337, index
ISBN 9780415358828 (pbk); 9780203006764 (ebook)
Signature commbox: 20-Journalism-E 2005
"Print Journalism provides an up-to-date overview of the skills needed to work within the newspaper and magazine industries. This critical approach to newspaper and magazine practice highlights historical, theoretical, ethical and political debates and includes tips on the everyday skills of newspaper and magazine journalists, as well as tips for online writing and production. Crucial skills highlighted include: sourcing the news, interviewing, sub editing, feature writing and editing, reviewing, designing pages, pitching features. In addition separate chapters focus on ethics, reporting courts, covering politics and copyright whilst others look at the history of newspapers and magazines, the structure of the UK print industry (including its financial organization) and the development of journalism education in the UK, helping to place the coverage of skills within a broader, critical context. All contributors are experienced practicing journalists as well as journalism educators from a broad range of UK universities." (Publisher description)
SECTION 1 - CONTEXT: HISTORY, STRUCTURE AND BUSINESS OF PRINT MEDIA
1 The print industry -- yesterday, today and tomorrow: An overview / Martin Conboy
2 a) Surviving against the odds: The structure of the print industry. b) The well-oiled machine: Editorial organisation of newspapers and magazines / Peter Cole
3 Profits and the public interest: The business of newspapers and magazines / Iain Stevenson
SECTION 2 - PRACTICE: SOURCING, NEWS, FEATURES, COMMENT, REVIEWS, PRODUCTION AND GOING ONLINE
4 'Get me a great quote': Sourcing and research / Sharon Wheeler
5 The dos and don'ts of interviewing / Sharon Wheeler
6 Practice and theory: What is news? / Sarah Niblock
7 Beyond the inverted pyramid: Developing newswriting skills / Sharon Wheeler
8 Staying calm under pressure: The role of the news editor / Sarah Niblock
9 News subbing simplified / Sharon Wheeler
10 What makes a good feature: The different genres / Jane Taylor
11 The right idea at the right time: Pitching the feature / Tony Harcup
12 Doing it in style - Feature writing / Tony Harcup
13 Facing the challenge of feature editing / Tim Holmes
14 Creating identities, building communities - Why comment? / Tim Holmes
15 Getting personal - How to write comment / Tim Holmes
16 The art of reviewing / Rod Allen
17 a) Targeting the typical reader: Design for print media. b) Careful planning and creative flair: Planning a new page / Chris Frost
18 From blogrolls and wikis to big business: Going online / Neil Thurman
19 Journalism in a non-linear, screen-based environment: Practical online skills / Neil Thurman
20 From Nexus to newslog: Online journalism from the grassroots / Neil Thurman and Susan Jones
SECTION 3 - MORE KEY AREAS: ETHICS, LAW, COPYRIGHT AND POLITICS
21 Is virtuous journalism possible? A critical overview of ethical dilemmas / Richard Keeble
22 Courting controversies - Law and the journalist / Richard Orange
23 Getting it right: Copyright and the journalist / Iain Stevenson
24 Beyond the parish pump: Reporting local and national government / Richard Orange
SECTION 4: AND FINALLY - AN EDUCATION OVERVIEW
25 Preparing reflective practitioners / Rod Allen
1 The print industry -- yesterday, today and tomorrow: An overview / Martin Conboy
2 a) Surviving against the odds: The structure of the print industry. b) The well-oiled machine: Editorial organisation of newspapers and magazines / Peter Cole
3 Profits and the public interest: The business of newspapers and magazines / Iain Stevenson
SECTION 2 - PRACTICE: SOURCING, NEWS, FEATURES, COMMENT, REVIEWS, PRODUCTION AND GOING ONLINE
4 'Get me a great quote': Sourcing and research / Sharon Wheeler
5 The dos and don'ts of interviewing / Sharon Wheeler
6 Practice and theory: What is news? / Sarah Niblock
7 Beyond the inverted pyramid: Developing newswriting skills / Sharon Wheeler
8 Staying calm under pressure: The role of the news editor / Sarah Niblock
9 News subbing simplified / Sharon Wheeler
10 What makes a good feature: The different genres / Jane Taylor
11 The right idea at the right time: Pitching the feature / Tony Harcup
12 Doing it in style - Feature writing / Tony Harcup
13 Facing the challenge of feature editing / Tim Holmes
14 Creating identities, building communities - Why comment? / Tim Holmes
15 Getting personal - How to write comment / Tim Holmes
16 The art of reviewing / Rod Allen
17 a) Targeting the typical reader: Design for print media. b) Careful planning and creative flair: Planning a new page / Chris Frost
18 From blogrolls and wikis to big business: Going online / Neil Thurman
19 Journalism in a non-linear, screen-based environment: Practical online skills / Neil Thurman
20 From Nexus to newslog: Online journalism from the grassroots / Neil Thurman and Susan Jones
SECTION 3 - MORE KEY AREAS: ETHICS, LAW, COPYRIGHT AND POLITICS
21 Is virtuous journalism possible? A critical overview of ethical dilemmas / Richard Keeble
22 Courting controversies - Law and the journalist / Richard Orange
23 Getting it right: Copyright and the journalist / Iain Stevenson
24 Beyond the parish pump: Reporting local and national government / Richard Orange
SECTION 4: AND FINALLY - AN EDUCATION OVERVIEW
25 Preparing reflective practitioners / Rod Allen
