The Two W's of Journalism : the Why and What of Public Affairs Reporting.

In this timely volume, the authors explore public affairs journalism, a practice that lies at the core of the journalism profession. They go beyond the journalistic instruction for reporting and presenting news to reflect on why journalism works the way it does. Asking current and future journalists...

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Online Access: Full text (Emerson users only)
Main Author: Merritt, Davis
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2003.
Series:LEA's communication series.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:In this timely volume, the authors explore public affairs journalism, a practice that lies at the core of the journalism profession. They go beyond the journalistic instruction for reporting and presenting news to reflect on why journalism works the way it does. Asking current and future journalists the critical questions, "Why do we do it?" and "What are the ways of fulfilling the goals of journalism?" their discussion stimulates the examination of contemporary practice, probing the foundations of public affairs journalism. With its detailed examination of factors influenc.
Physical Description:1 online resource (179 pages)
ISBN:9781410609298
1410609294