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Bringing together industry experts from across platforms and journalism specialisms, Convergent Journalism: An Introduction is the pioneering textbook on practicing journalism in today’s multimedia landscape.Convergent Journalism combines practical skills with a solid ethical framework. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and features lively examples, exercises and breakout boxes to aid learning and retention. Written from the perspective of a responsible and audience-centric form of journalism and demonstrating ways journalists can use new media tools as both senders and receivers, this fourth edition features:Completely revised chapters on social media, digital journalism, and lawAdditional discussion questions and exercises in every chapterUpdated examples throughoutThis book is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in courses such as Convergent Journalism, Digital Media, Online Journalism, and Multimedia Journalism.

Bringing together industry experts from across platforms and journalism specialisms, Convergent Journalism: An Introduction is the pioneering textbook on practicing journalism in today’s multimedia landscape.Convergent Journalism combines practical skills with a solid ethical framework. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and features lively examples, exercises and breakout boxes to aid learning and retention. Written from the perspective of a responsible and audience-centric form of journalism and demonstrating ways journalists can use new media tools as both senders and receivers, this fourth edition features:Completely revised chapters on social media, digital journalism, and lawAdditional discussion questions and exercises in every chapterUpdated examples throughoutThis book is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in courses such as Convergent Journalism, Digital Media, Online Journalism, and Multimedia Journalism.

Journalism graduates today will hold a variety of positions throughout their careers that will require a skill set that transcends any one medium. Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age, Second edition shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape. Vince F. Filak provides guidance on journalistic practices that are the bread-and-butter skills of the industry while weaving in the “how-to’s” of producing digital news. By popular demand, the Second Edition includes even more writing and grammar exercises for students, discussions of social media and digital media advancements, and additional career-related examples to help students become successful upon their entry in the field.  Recognizing that well-crafted stories are founded on sharp prose, Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing covers more foundational elements of a newswriting textbook, like lead writing, structure, and storytelling while also teaching students how to think critically and determine what matters most to their readers.

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An audience-centric approach encourages students to reflect on why and how news is relevant to the lives of their readers before they even start digging into their stories. “Write Now! Exercises” provide students with an opportunity to immediately practice the writing skills required in today’s newsroom. “Consider This” debates spark classroom discussions by asking students to take a closer look at a current issue or ideological dilemma and make a valid case for their position.   “Thoughts from a Pro” offer students an up-close look at a specific aspect of reporting and writing from a professional who is plying their trade each day. “Helpful Hints” give students ways to provide vocabulary lists, short-cut options, and other tips to immediately improve a piece of copy. "Best of the Blog" feature in every chapter showcases posts from the author’s blog at www.DynamicsofWriting.com, with tips for teaching the course, discussion of current events, industry related news, sample exercises & assignments, & more! “Think Ahead” discussions at the beginning of each chapter act as a roadmap to help students work through the chapter content. “The Big Three” summaries ensure students take three crucial ideas with them as they move on to the next chapter. “Discussion Questions” at the end of each chapter promote a broader understanding of the content based on varied interpretations of the students.

User-friendly and practical, Dynamics of Media Writing, Fourth Edition prepares your students for professional media writing careers with real-world tips, a new AI-focused chapter, updates on blogging/web writing, and fresh journalist interviews. Packed with examples, it highlights strategies for digital writing success in today’s evolving media landscape.

Dynamics of Writing: An Exercise Guide gives students multiple opportunities to practice their writing skills in-class or as take-home assignments. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the newswriting process and offers short-answer, multiple-choice, and writing-prompt activities to help students master the concepts and skills presented in Vincent F. Filak’s comprehensive book. Additional exercises built around the unique demands of online newswriting will prepare students to meet the demands of a changing media landscape.   

Key Features:

“Writing Exercises” enable students to recall & demonstrate their understanding of various elements found in each chapter in Dynamics of News Writing and Reporting. “Practice Writing” exercises empower students to apply their knowledge in a safe, in-class environment. “Live-Action Exercises” encourage students to expand their knowledge and experience through out-of-class reporting and writing opportunities.

Bundle this workbook with Dynamics of News Writing and Reporting.