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Ferguson, Donald L.

Journalism today / Donald L. Ferguson, Jim Patten. - 4th ed. - Lincolnwood, Ill., USA : National Textbook Co., 1993 - xiv, 434 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Pt. 1: Journalism in a democracy --
The history of American media --
The responsibilities of the media --
Pt. 2: Gathering the news --
What is news? --
New organizations and sources --
Making the interview work --
Pt. 3: Writing the news --
Writing news story leads --
Writing news stories --
Handling quotes fairly and accurately --
Pt. 4: Writing features, sports, and editorials --
In-depth reporting --
Writing feature stories --
Writing sports stories --
Writing editorials and the editorial page --
Pt. 5: Producing the school newspaper --
Editing and layout --
Using photographs effectively --
Business and advertising --
Pt. 6: Beyond the newspaper --
The yearbook --
Broadcasting --
Student news bureau --
Understanding the technology --
Taking, developing, and printing photographs --
The new technology of publishing.

ISBN: 0844256757 9780844256757

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Journalism.
Journalism, High school.

Dewey Class. No.: 070.4 / F3811