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Research has shown that writing is a process – writers gather information, organize, draft, revise, and publish their work. Kenneth Rosenauer has adapted this research to create Storycrafting: A Process Approach to Writing News, a fully developed, process-oriented news-writing textbook that provides students effective tools to grapple with the complex task of writing.

Storycrafting is based on the notion that all good writing is, in a sense, good storytelling. The text makes liberal use of writing examples from award-winning college and university newspapers, allowing readers to see how their peers successfully handled similar writing tasks. By focusing on the “how” instead of the “what” of news writing activity—the process rather than the product—Storycrafting: A Process Approach to Writing News shows student journalists how to proficiently craft compelling and meaningful news stories.

In the first five chapters, Rosenauer establishes the foundation for using the “process approach” to teach news writing. This approach enables students to start writing sooner and to write as they learn. Once the foundation is in place, closely related aspects of process follow: ownership, audience, peer review, and coaching. Beginning with chapter six, students discover additional in-depth resources to hone their news writing knowledge and skills, all presented through the filter of the process approach. The final three chapters of the book focus on journalistic conduct, legal and ethical issues, and current trends in journalism.

Each chapter includes numerous “For Practice” and “Crafting and Drafting” story-writing opportunities. The accompanying Instructor’s Resource Manual (available free on the Web) describes the theoretical underpinnings of process methodology and provides both new and experienced journalism educators the tools to make this book an effective and exciting component of the classroom experience ... Read more

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Designed with the beginning journalism student in mind, this undergraduate textbook for fledgling reporters is both a reference guide as well as an instructive text full of real world examples and writing exercises. Conrad C. Fink, a longtime reporter and bureau chief with the Associated Press, leads intro journalism students through the basics of news writing, followed by analytical, interpretive, and opinion writing, including specialty coverage-sports, science, business, technology, profiles, and such. This text makes use of a wide range of real-world examples and uses a direct, minimalist writing style developed by the author in 45 years of experience in journalism and teaching. Chapters include exercises that introduce students to a writing opportunity or problem, reproduce a real-life example of how a seasoned journalist handled it, then discuss the point made. In this wise and highly usable text, Fink will ease the path toward becoming a better writer-giving students the tools they need to communicate clearly and effectively in an ever-changing world. ... Read more

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The Complete Reporter is more than complete!
Although this publication is currently out-of-print, The Complete Reporter is one of the best journalism textbooks I've ever read.

As a seasoned reporter who holds a master's degree in journalism, I would recommend every aspiring journalist try their hardest to get an available copy of this journalistic treasure.I was fortunate enough to obtain a used -- and albeit tattered -- copy of this classic.

Chockful of wisdom and advise, this text lays the foundation for a successful trek to writing strong news and feature copy.I highly recommend you search the Out-of-Print section of Amazon.com to get a copy of this gem! ... Read more

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Fires, floods, celebrity lifestyles, heroic acts of humble people, and cute acts by family pets. Sensational news seems to take up an increasingly large part of contemporary broadcast journalism, but it is regularly dismissed as having no place on our screens.

In Tabloid Television, John Langer argues that television's "other news" must be recognized as equally important as "hard news" in the building of a comprehensive study of broadcast journalism. Using narrative analysis, theories of ideology, concepts from genre studies and detailed textual readings, "other news" is explored as a cultural discourse connected with story- telling, gossip, social memory, the horror film, national identity and the cult of fame. An eclectic and intriguing look at one of the most maligned areas of television news, Tabloid Television offers some interesting speculation about where the news might be heading. ... Read more

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a scholarly treatise on a populist revolution
Five stars for effort and for filling-- at least somewhat-- a major gap in the coverage of television history.Mr. Langer's work is an expansive (and expensive) overview of a television revolution that still has not beeengiven its due respect.One would have liked to read an account of this genrefrom the INSIDE... to find out what made these television journalists (andextremists) tick... to get some of the dirt that these shows "dugup" on others... but for now this scholarly treatise will have tosuffice.The book has the facts, it has the university opinions... what'smissing is the fire, the spark, the soul-- the humor-- that made tabloid TVso vital in its day. ... Read more

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In NEWS: Reporting and Writing, Lorenz and Vivian fully integrate coverage of writing for newspaper, radio, television, and public relations. NEWS is intended for beginning writing and reporting courses in departments of journalism or mass communication, whether they take an integrated media writing or straight-forward news-editorial approach. ... Read more

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If you're looking to purchase this text book you've come to the right place. This was the cheapest place I found the book and had great service. It came in a timely matter and in great condition as stated. ... Read more

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Would you like to have your business featured in hundreds of newspapers and magazines, and on radio and television stations around the country? Would you like your name, service, event, or organization advertised at little or no expense? You can with a good news release. The author gives clear, step-by-step instructions to help you understand the essential elements of a good news release and provides numerous examples that have proven to be successful. You will learn what information to include and what mistakes to avoid, how to structure the release for greatest effect and how to incorporate news values that will make your news release newsworthy and spark the interest of editors and program directors. Includes dozens of valuable tips on dealing with the media to assure the best results from your efforts. A must for any business, club, or organization. ... Read more

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Writing Effective News Releases...
There is a lot of fluff and un-necessary information here just for the sake of filling pages. If you manage to go through all the fluff there are some good info as well.

It's not bad, but it's not good
Tbis is helpful for about five minutes.Then you realize that most of this information is more up to date and available online for free.

Best Press Release book I've seen
This is the best book on writing press releases I've seen.I have written many press releases in my job over the years and this book is an excellent guide.I recommend to everyone.

Buy this book!
If you're thinking of purchasing this title, do it! I studied it over the course of one week. The next week, I drafted my news releases. The third week, I sent them out to 35 newspapers and two of them picked up the story. This is a hit rate of almost 10% and I know I wouldn't have achieved it without the principles I learned in this book. And by the way, this was the first news release I'd ever written. This book WILL teach you what you need to know.

Insider's take
Did I get on the front page after reading this? Definitely NOT.

Did it give me insight on what an editor may be thinking when I write? Absolutely.

The examples are very to the point on what format to do and not to do. Very down to earth, a lot of examples, pretty well written. It covers a range of examples, from announcements for retirement parties to press releases for products. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from American Journalism Review, published by University of Maryland on November 1, 1995. The length of the article is 842 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Network executives believe the quality of television newswriting is not up to par. Many on-air reporters and anchors do not know the fundamentals of writing, are sloppy, or do not feel that writing well is important. Some reporters do not have the common sense and general knowledge which underlies good writing. A difficulty in newsrooms is that TV writers are not given enough time to concentrate and think about stories they are writing. News directors appear not to be addressing the problem.

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Title: Bad writing plagues broadcast news.
Author: Lou Prato
Publication: American Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 1995
Publisher: University of Maryland
Volume: v17Issue: n9Page: p46(1)

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Writing for Broadcast News makes the storytelling elements that comprise a broadcast news story for radio or TV accessible to beginning broadcast writers. Its step-by-step approach shows how to structure a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end through a framework that ties together the anchor lead, reporter narrative, and actualities or sound bites. Emphasizing that people are interested in people, this handbook highlights the human element and _putting a face_ on the story. It gives practical advice to aspiring broadcast reporters and writers toward becoming effective storytellers. ... Read more

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Mixed Bag
A strength of this book is the last chapter which discusses convergence and online journalism. Students need to be prepared for the reality of preparing copy for myriad delivery systems. Each medium has unique requrements for writers seeking to get their messages across. Some media forms are more visually oriented than others, for example.

The beginning of the book is another strong area as he discusses writing in conversational style and goes on to identify key terms in the industry. Chapter three on "people-izing" gets to the essence of what broadcast journalism is all about. If it isn't relevant to people there's no point.

While the book has a lot of valid things to say about the subject matter, the author has a blind spot. He's biased. This comes out in his examples. This illustrates how bias enters news when instructors and textbook writers are unaware of their own prejudices. I don't think it's intentional, but it's there nonetheless. ... Read more

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This compelling collection features the best religious news writingfrom the past year, as chosen by the Associated Church Press.From examinations of hot-button issues such as gay marriageand political engagement, to meditations on what it means to befaithful at this point in American history, it is a welcome andentertaining resource.Articles include:

"Democracy in the Balance" by Bill Moyers- Sojourners

"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Mass-Goers"by David Philippart- U.S. Catholic

"When It Comes to Music, Christian Teens, Too, Are Pirates"by Adelle M. Banks- Religion News Service

"The Power of Reconciliation" by Jim Wallis- Sojourners

"Deciphering the Passion" by Scot McKnight- The Covenant Companion ... Read more

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A must-read for novice reporters
This is a smart and engaging guide for journalism students and reporters just starting out. Slim but packed with useful info. Buy it and keep it with you as a handy reference. A fun read!

A great guide to reporting
Introduction to News Writing: Topics and Techniques by Kathryn Quigley is an excellent and easy-to-read guide to writing and reporting technics for budding journalists.The writing is both lively and informative and doesn't get bogged down with dry, uninteresting language typically associated with textbooks.

Quigley uses both her own reporting experience and interviews several other accomplished journalists from around the country.The end result offers a broad perspective on the journalism world straight from the people who live and breathe it everyday.

A must for any young writer looking to polish their journalism chops.

Great Book for the Bag
A fantastic book for beginning news reporters - or those who need a refreshing take - that's convenient to throw in a briefcase or bag and bring along with you. The book covers every aspect you'd want to know about from courts to covering parades . It's funny, easy to read, and sounds like the author is talking right to you!Quigley provides greatreal life examples from journalists she's taught orworked with. I read it in one sitting! ... Read more

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This guide to grammar, style and usage is intended as a quick reference for news and media writing. Examples from news and other media sources relevant to students and professionals in a variety of journalism and communication professions are included. In addition there are tips on how to avoid insensitive, discriminatory language, which addresss men's and women's changing roles and the increasing diversity of society. In relation to this, suggestions are provided for writing in a more inclusive and non-discriminatory way. ... Read more

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Amazing
This book has made me realize how much I misuse the English language in both speech and text. I will probably never be able to commit all the information in the book to memory, but its still very useful.

It's the best
If you care about the language, you'll find this book invaluable.I like it better than any English grammar book I've seen.Dr. Arnold's book is a remarkably strong, easy-to-understand book.It's a book I always turn to when I am in a crunch with my own writing.

A must-have for students and professionals alike
I was a student of Dr. Arnold's at Marshall University, so I'm not completely unbiased. With that said, however, this book, the author aside, is always the first or second book I consult for journalism problems, questions or concerns. Completely different than the AP Stylebook, which focuses more on getting names/places/things correctly identified (read: how to correctly spell and hyphenate "Band-Aid"), this book is a wonderful source for basic English refreshers, such as noun-pronoun agreement, prepositions and sentences and syntax; punctuation, including how and when to use and not use periods, question marks, etc.; and, it includes a terrific "Quick Reference" section detaiing words that are frequently confused and misspelled, such as "over" and "more than," and a section on wordiness and trite expressions, such as not using "first annual." I am still working out of my 1996 edition, and find there are many days I wouldn't make it through without it! Thank you, Dr. Arnold, for your instruction and this wonderful book I'll carry with me throughout my career. (I may even have to update to a more current version?)

Who would have thought?
I've used Arnold's book since 1997, when I purchased it for a journalism course at Marshall University.If I had known what a valuable resource this book would prove to be, I would have bought several.As a writer, I turn to this book on a regular basis.The pages are worn, the metal binding is bent, but I will never stop using this book.Media Writer's Handbook is a great source for writers and editors in all genres.

Indispensable reference tool for any mass media writer.
Dr. Arnold's book should sit next to any journalist's AP Stylebook. That says a lot about the number of times I've pulled it off my shelf to double-check the use of a verb or just to make sure I'm using the correctword or punctuation for the writing situation at hand.

It's quick, it'seasy and it's also a reminder that despite the number of years I've beenwriting in journalistic style, there's an awful lot of ways to foul up.This book helps make sure I don't embarrass myself. ... Read more