{"product_id":"so-you-want-to-be-a-journalist-unplugged-paperback-9781107692824","title":"So You Want To Be A Journalist?; Unplugged (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107692824","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSo You Want To Be A Journalist?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eUnplugged\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplores the world of journalism and contains instructions and practical advice on all facets of reporting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBruce Grundy (Author), Martin Hirst (Author), Janine Little (Author), Mark Hayes (Author), Greg Treadwell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107692824, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 September 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages, 4 b\/w illus.  6 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e25.5 x 19 x 1.7 cm, 0.66 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSo you want to be a Journalist? Unplugged is a fully revised guide to the world of journalism. This new edition of Bruce Grundy's guide for journalists takes us through new media's impact on the structure and practice of journalism today, with its 24-hour news cycle of multi-platform, interactive media audiences. The book contains instructions on writing for news media as well as practical advice on all facets of reporting. Skills involved in finding information, interviewing, writing news and features, research and investigation, basic subbing, layout and design are covered, along with the essentials of grammar, the law, and practical tips on ethical and professional behaviour. New to the second edition: • online journalism incorporated throughout the text • vignettes and case studies that bring the text to life • examples from Australian, New Zealand and international media • extended section on ethics • extensively updated research section, to help students recognise quality internet research • extensive companion website including further writing practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction: journalism unplugged\u003cbr\u003e 1. Where is journalism headed?\u003cbr\u003e 2. How do you know it's news?\u003cbr\u003e 3. Research and finding things\u003cbr\u003e 4. Facts and figures: the story has to add up\u003cbr\u003e 5. Writing news for readers\u003cbr\u003e 6. Writing broadcast news\u003cbr\u003e 7. Multimedia journalism and writing news for the web\u003cbr\u003e 8. Writing news beyond the inverted pyramid\u003cbr\u003e 9. Subediting: the importance of grammar, punctuation and spelling\u003cbr\u003e 10. Journalism and the law\u003cbr\u003e 11. Dealing with defamation: everyone has the right to reputation\u003cbr\u003e 12. Some thoughts about ethics today\u003cbr\u003e 13. Regulating journalism: open slather or not?\u003cbr\u003e 14. The meaning of professional in journalism.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Press \u0026amp; journalism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Press \u0026amp; journalism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Press%20\u0026amp;%20journalism%20%5BKNTJ%5D%22\"\u003eKNTJ\u003c\/a\u003e], Media studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Media studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Media%20studies%20%5BJFD%5D%22\"\u003eJFD\u003c\/a\u003e], Society \u0026amp; culture: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Society \u0026amp; culture: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Society%20\u0026amp;%20culture:%20general%20%5BJF%5D%22\"\u003eJF\u003c\/a\u003e], Society \u0026amp; social sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Society \u0026amp; social sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Society%20\u0026amp;%20social%20sciences%20%5BJ%5D%22\"\u003eJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265888145688,"sku":"9781107692824","price":81.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107692824i_2c01b7d9-013c-47e5-ad0b-dbf3f15d06aa.jpg?v=1694865948","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/so-you-want-to-be-a-journalist-unplugged-paperback-9781107692824","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}