Business journalism how to report on business and economics
Business Journalism:How to Report on Business and Economics is a basic guide for journalistsworking in countries moving to open-market economies, students in journalismcourses, journalists changing direction from general news reporting to businessand economic reporting, and bloggers. It also explain...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[New York?]
Apress
2014
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Why Business Journalism Is Relevant to IndustryWhy Business Journalism Is Relevant to Society; A "Liquid" Example; More Breadth and Depth; Key Points; Chapter 8: Getting the Best from Press Conferences; The Benefits of Press Conferences; The Role of Press Conferences; What the Journalist Needs to Know Going In; Attending the Press Conference; After the Press Conference; Press Briefings; Key Points; Chapter 9: Television Reporting Skills; The Visual Nature of Television; Keys to Successful Interviewing; Setting Up the Shot; Writing and Recording the Story; Editing the Interview
- Chapter 1: Establishing Good Journalistic Practices; The Business Journalist; Who, What, Where, When, How-and Why; A Cautionary Tale; The Importance of Business and Economic News; The Need for High Journalistic Standards; Code of Practice; How to Conduct Interviews; How to Write the Story; Last Thoughts; Key Points; Chapter 2: Writing Effective Business News; The Basic Skills of the Business Journalist; Keep Good Records; Know Your Style Guide; Double-Check Your Work; Ask Questions; Keep Your Opinions to Yourself; Writing Effective Leads; Leads in Authoritarian Regimes
- A Brief Definition of EthicsThe Importance of a Code of Ethics; Unbiased Reporting; Adherence to Ethics in Obtaining a Story; Protection of a Source; Accounting for Political Beliefs; Avoiding Protocol Journalism; Insider Trading; Changing Times; Freedom of the Media and Responsible Reporting; Codes of Conduct in Emerging Democracies; A Test of "Real" Journalism; Embracing Change; The Changing World of 24-Hour News; Key Points; Chapter 7: Making Economic Report ing Relevant; Defining What It Means to Be a Business Journalist; Why Business Journalism Is Relevant to Journalists
- Finding Your LeadThings to Keep in Mind When Writing Your Story; Practice, Practice, and More Practice; Key Points; Chapter 3: Reporting for Different Business News Media; The Importance of Learning How the Various New Media Operate; News Enterprises; Key Daily Newspapers; Key News Agencies; Business News on TV; Business Magazines; Business Radio; Other Publications and Broadcast Media; Broadcast Journalism; The Development of Broadcast News; Best Practices for Broadcast Journalism; Reporting for Online Journals; Key Points; Chapter 4: Establishing Sources of Information
- Rights and Responsibilities of the MediaContacts: The Life Blood of the Journalist; Human Nature; Emergency Services; Forward Diary Systems; The News "Patch" or "Beat "; Everyday Conversations and Eavesdropping; Getting to the Facts; Chapter 5: Enterprise Stories; Turning a Simple Question into an Enterprise Story; Turning a Simple Drink into an Enterprise Story; Turning a Simple Question into an Enterprise Story; From Police Blotter to Enterprise Story; From Mock Press Conference to Enterprise Story; From Census Data to Enterprise Story; Key Points; Chapter 6: Ethics and Change