Introduction to Journalism is a basic entrance to the world of journalistic writing and design, which can be used with any journalism textbook, or it can serve as a guide to using printed and online periodicals as a study of molder-day journalism. Class activities and in dividable and group projects will focus the students towards communicating with a mass audience through newspapers, television and other media. Students will learn approaches to factual and persuasive writing in a variety of formats, as well as visual approaches to information presentation. The book offers a basic but expandable approach to the teaching of journalism, providing a level of confidence for beginning teachers and a starting point for more experienced teachers. A pacing guide and daily lesson planed offer a structured approach, with the addition of “wide card” days where retouching, practicing skills, viewing related movies or discussing related printed materials, or the teacher’s choice of enhancement activities are options for the class.
This book is an at introductory level which provides basic foundation information about journalism and reporting skills, and the underpinning knowledge that informs journalism practice in the digital age.
The book will consider core skills such as writing habit, what to write about, getting and idea, source of subject, writing article and short story, writer job and what not to write about…
The book will deal with the development of journalism as a profession and the ways in which digital convergence has changed the nature of that profession and has reduced division between specific media and journalism skills. It will introduce students to the new multi media cross platform approaches now required. The book will also consider the wide range of specialist journalism and reporting option which are opening up for the successful journalist.
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