Professional News Reporting

"...he covers his topic quite well....The text is well-documented and makes liberal use of citations, as well as anecdotes and supporting material provided by media professionals....Garrison has filled a need..."—Journalism Educator"Good journalism is possible only if good journalists are committing it...if you like the idea of getting to the bottom of things, of knowing stuff first and enjoy telling other people about it; if you can stand a little heat when the truth you find and pass along isn't pretty, then read on. The profession might be able to find a spot for you. This book will help you get there."—Mike FoleySt. Petersburg Times, from the Foreword"This comprehensive yet concise text uses eleven chapters and 300 pages to arm the beginning print and broadcast journalist with the essential tools for covering the news....Even the veteran journalism professor will find some gems and surprises here."—F. Dennis HaleSchool of Mass Communication, Bowling Green State University

• Contents: M. Foley, Foreword. Preface Part I: Introduction to Reporting. Life in the Newsroom. General Assignment and Beat Reporting. Developing and Using Sources. Part II: Reporting Techniques. Background: Researching News Stories. Computer Databases and Document Searching. Interviewing Basics. Interviewing for Television and Radio. Observation Skills. Press Conferences, Hearings, Meetings, Conventions. Part III: Reporting Regulation and Controls. Law Affecting Reporting. News Reporting Ethics. Appendices: Confidential Sources and Anonymity. Public Information Policy. A Writer's Bookshelf From the Orlando Sentinel. Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists. Code of Broadcast News Ethics of the Radio-Television News Directors Association.