Living journalism : principles and practices for an essential profession / Rich Martin.

By:

Martin, Rich, 1949- [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: New York, NY : Routledge, 2020Edition: Second editionDescription: xi, 208 pages, 23 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781138549272 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Online version:: Living journalismDDC classification:

808.06607 MAR

Contents:

You've got to be a little crazy -- Stay curious -- Get it right -- Admit your mistakes, and learn from them -- Ask good questions -- Listen carefully, and pay attention -- Be skeptical -- Get close to your story -- Know your place -- Prepare for the unexpected -- Shine a light -- Be a watchdog -- Do the right thing -- Remember your humanity -- Stand your ground -- Commit journalism.

Summary: "In this readable, practical textbook Rich Martin explores the core principles and practices that beginning journalists need to produce work that informs and enlightens citizens hungry for accurate and trustworthy news. The textbook's 16 concise chapters impart real-world examples demonstrating how the best journalists exemplify the key principles, as well as cautionary stories illustrating journalistic mistakes and missteps. It also contains exercises, checklists, tips, and additional resources that students can use in class and independent study, making the book an ideal newsroom and classroom resource that can be returned to again and again for new insights. For journalism to survive and flourish in the 21st century, it needs young practitioners who understand its importance to society, believe in and are committed to its core values, and can put those values into action. This new edition of Living Journalism is an excellent updated introduction to journalism for students, teachers, and young professionals"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	H.T. Parekh Library	SIAS Collection	808.06607 MAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		K3451

GBP 32.99
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"First edition published by Holcomb Hathaway 2011"-- Title verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"In this readable, practical textbook Rich Martin explores the core principles and practices that beginning journalists need to produce work that informs and enlightens citizens hungry for accurate and trustworthy news. The textbook's 16 concise chapters impart real-world examples demonstrating how the best journalists exemplify the key principles, as well as cautionary stories illustrating journalistic mistakes and missteps. It also contains exercises, checklists, tips, and additional resources that students can use in class and independent study, making the book an ideal newsroom and classroom resource that can be returned to again and again for new insights. For journalism to survive and flourish in the 21st century, it needs young practitioners who understand its importance to society, believe in and are committed to its core values, and can put those values into action. This new edition of Living Journalism is an excellent updated introduction to journalism for students, teachers, and young professionals"-- Provided by publisher.

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