Understanding Journalism

3rd edition

By: Lynette Sheridan Burns, Benjamin J Matthews

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Paperback | 11 January 2019 | Edition Number 3

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288 Pages

Edition Type
Revised

Dimensions(cm)
21 x 16.5 x 1.5

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This bestselling, approachable textbook begins from the assertion that the practice of journalism should be driven by a commitment to service the public interest. With this goal in sight, Understanding Journalism explains in a clear and engaging manner both the principles and techniques required to become a successful - and valued - journalist.

This new edition:

Includes expanded coverage of digital and social media platforms and visual storytelling
Contains a brand new chapter on data journalism which gives students the knowledge and skills required to navigate, interpret and present data effectively
Encourages students to confront the everyday decisions involved in journalistic practice through a series of scenarios and discussion questions
Features a fresh, easy-to-navigate text design to enable easy progress through the book

By presenting the theoretical foundations of the profession alongside practical, step-by-step guidance, this book gives students everything they need to become effective and responsible journalists.

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This 3rd edition of the classic text on understanding, thinking about and practising journalism hones the argument that, amid the chatter, reflective and ethical journalists are the upholders of journalism’s purpose in a rapidly transforming media environment. Understanding Journalism brings theory and practice together to provide a richly informed, scholarly, accessible, engaging and practical step-by-step guide to the decision making process that is public interest journalism. All journalism students and journalists should read and learn from it.

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