Reporting For Journalists Av Chris (Liverpool John Moores University Uk) Frost

<P><EM>Reporting for Journalists</EM> explains the key skills needed by the twenty-first century news reporter. From the process of finding a story and tracing sources, to interviewing contacts, gathering information and filing the finished report, it is an essential handbook for students of journalism and a useful guide for working professionals. </P><P><EM>Reporting for Journalists</EM> explores the role of the reporter in the world of modern journalism and emphasises the importance of learning to report across all media - radio, television, online, newspapers and periodicals. Using case studies, and examples of print, online and broadcast news stories, the second edition of <EM>Reporting for Journalists</EM> includes:</P><UL><P><LI>information on using wikis, blogs, social networks and online maps</LI><LI>finding a story and how to develop ideas</LI><LI>researching the story and building the contacts book including crowd sourcing and using chat rooms</LI><LI>interactivity with reade