"This clear structured reference book covers thirty questions on practical aspects of journalism. Following the journalist's intermediate position between the information source and the recipient, the first 10 questions refer to how recipients can be attracted towards newspaper articles or radio pro ... grammes. The construction, language code and quantity of an article or programme are discussed here. After this introductory chapter the authors proceed towards the collection of data, addressing the journalist's efficient self management, like interview techniques and optimal note-taking procedures. Consequently, the third chapter focuses on the style and appropriate means of how to sort out, arrange and shape the collected data, in order to convey the intended news item. In the final chapter the presentation itself (e.g. what is a good photo, headline, etc.) is assessed. The range of practical tips which are often enriched by examples from the African context make this handbook especially recommendable for "greenhorn" journalists, but could also be used by more experienced journalists to check their own performance. Additionally, a list with basic technical terms and an overview of schools of journalism in Africa are given at the end of the book." (CAMECO Media Forum 2003/1) more

"Comment être proche de son lecteur ou auditeur ? Comment écrire court ? Comment préparer son reportage ? Qu'est-ce qu'un bon titre ? [...] En trente questions et leurs réponses, ce manuel livre les B.A. BA du métier aux journalistes débutants ou à ceux qui souhaitent se les rappeler. Ces bas ... es techniques s'accompagnent aussi de conseils et d' " histoires vécues " de reporters et éditeurs chevronnés, rappellent les règles déontologiques et éthiques de la profession, tout en soulignant la difficulté de les respecter dans certains contextes." (Dos de couverture) more