This book delineates the essentials of practical journalism, with special focus on the changing trends. Giving an introduction to the nature of the news, newspaper organisation and working, designing, layout and make-up, it explains in detail the basic skills of the news-editing, structure of news story, elements of good writing, interviewing and news sources, with examples from newspapers and magazines. It further discusses how to report speeches, press conferences, accidents, disasters, and obituaries. It also explains essentials of specialized journalism, investigative, development, sports and online reporting, besides the art of feature writing, book reviews, and art appreciation. An elaborate discussion on press ethics and laws, broadcast news, news agencies and feature syndicates makes part of the book as well. As the book is designed to conform to the course contents of journalism and mass communication, it will be of great use to students and teachers alike.
