Understanding Contemporary Journalism : A Handbook of Principles and Practice / Tatah Mentan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mentan, Tatah, 1948- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freedom of the press.

Mass media--Objectivity.

Mass media.

Online journalism--Objectivity.

Online journalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (368 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bamenda, Cameroon : Langaa RPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group, [2022]

Summary:

Journalism is one of the most important professions today.Without it, large swaths of the world similarly might have remained "dark, impoverished, tortured," because few people would have been aware of the nature and depth of the atrocities therein.You can't fix what you can't find.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction - Substance of the Communication Process

Components of the Communication Process

Oral Communication - Meaning, Advantages and Limitations

Non Verbal Communication - Actions Speak Louder than Words

Importance of Communication in an Organization

Chapter 1 - News and Society

Study questions for students to discuss in class.

Lesson Notes

Key concepts and terms

Chapter 2 - Culture of Journalism

Study questions

Key Concepts by James Glen Stoval

Study questions for students

Key Concepts

Chapter 3 - Becoming a Journalist

Study Questions

Chapter 4 - Newspapers

Chapter 5 - Magazines

What are Newspapers and Magazines?

Chapter 6 - Television and Radio

Chapter 7 - News Web Sites

Some top news sites to bookmark

State of online news media

Online Journalisms

Mainstream News sites

Index &amp

Category sites

Meta &amp

Comment sites

Share &amp

Discussion sites

Characteristics

Hypertextuality

Multimediality

Interactivity

Added Value

New Strategies

Discussion

Notes about the author used in this chapter

References

Chapter 8 - Reporters

Speed and accuracy

Chapter 9 - Reporting

Four Principles

The Interview Questions

Direct Questions

Listening, Watching

Types of Interviews

Summing Up

Some Interview Guides

References for reporters

Key Concepts.

Chapter 10 - Writing News and Features

Writing for the Mass Media

Chapter 11 - Style

Objective versus Story-Driven Journalism

Competition From Broadcasting

Literary Journalism

Conclusion

Summary lead

Anecdotal lead

Summary

Writing Press Releases

Chapter 12 - Editors

What Editors Do

Chapter 13 - Editing and Headline Writing

Guidelines for Writing News Headlines

Chapter 14 - Visual Journalists

Chapter 15 - Graphics Journalism

What is it?

What Does a Graphic Artist Do in Journalism?

Merging Multimedia

Chapter 16 - Photojournalists

Who is a Photojournalist?

What is Photojournalism?

How to become a Photojournalist

10 Things to Know Before Getting Into Photojournalism

Chapter 17 - Publication Design

10 Most Important Elements of Magazine Designing

Defining Design Journalism

Characteristics Of Design Journalism

What Is Design Journalism?

A Goal of Design Journalism

Chapter 18 - Broadcasters

What Is Broadcasting Journalism?

What Does a Broadcasting Journalism Student Learn?

What Are the Types of Jobs in Broadcasting Journalism?

What is the meaning of broadcast journalism?

What skills do you need to be a journalist?

What are the disadvantages of being a journalist?

Chapter 19 - Writing for Broadcast

Keep It Simple Stupid - KISS

Formatting for written copy

Chapter 20 - Beginnings of Multi-Disciplinary Journalism

Mastering Multimedia Journalism

What Does a Multimedia Journalist Do?

How Much do Multimedia Journalists Make?

Why is Multimedia Journalism Important?

Chapter 21 - Journalism in the Age of Technology

Multimedia Journalism: The Age of New Technology and New Opportunities

Changing relationships

Informing versus Marketing

New Technology

Journalists' Changing Role

Works Cited

Chapter 22 - New Realities, New Journalism

Search for the Truth

Maintaining Ethical Standards

News Is Always Breaking

Technology Meets Journalism

What is the New Journalism in the 21st Century?

Changing values

Chapter 23 - 20th Century Journalism and Beyond

Turning away from traditional journalism

What does this mean for young journalists?

Yellow Journalism

Investigative Journalism

Politically Biased Newspapers

Chapter 24 - Law and the Journalist

The Role of the Law in Journalism

Chapter 25 - Ethical Practices in Journalism

But what Are Ethics in Journalism?

What Are Ethics in Journalism?

What Are Some Different Codes of Ethics that Exist for Journalists?

What Does Ethical Journalism Look Like in Practice?

Be Truthful and Give Credit Credit Where Credit is Due

Journalists Respect Human Rights

Five Core Principles of Journalism

Chapter 26 - Peace Journalism

What is Peace Journalism?

What is peace?

Defining Peace Journalism

Peace Journalism Elements

Pursuing a journalism of truth and peace around the world

Communications Day prayer

Bibliography.

Chapter 27 - Present and Future Journalism

Bibliography

Further Reading

Appendixes

Back cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9789956552917

9956552917

OCLC:

1391845483