Writing and Reporting News: A Coaching Method (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism) - Softcover

Rich, Carole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111344442 ISBN 13: 9781111344443

Publisher: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Prepare yourself for the changing world of journalism with WRITING AND REPORTING NEWS: A COACHING METHOD, the book that integrates new trends in the convergence of print, broadcast and online media while teaching fundamental skills. With new information about social media, mobile media, blogs, and new skills you'll need for whatever career you choose, the seventh edition features tips, techniques, and real-life stories from writing coaches and award-winning journalists. A strong storytelling approach makes the text accessible and interesting, helping you easily master the writing and reporting techniques you'll need for media careers now and in the future.

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About the Author

Carole Rich is a retired journalism professor, formerly at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she was the Atwood professor before accepting a full-time position. She also served as chair of the journalism department at Hofstra University in New York for two years, taught journalism at the University of Kansas for 11 years, and worked for 16 years in the newspaper industry. She was a reporter for the former PHILADELPHIA EVENING BULLETIN, city editor of the SUN-SENTINEL in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and deputy metropolitan editor of the HARTFORD COURANT in Connecticut. In addition to serving as a visiting writing coach at newspapers throughout the United States, Professor Rich has conducted many writing seminars for journalism organizations, including a group of professional journalists in Spain. She is the author of multiple highly regarded media and reporting textbooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1111344442
• ISBN 13: 9781111344443
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512