Ferguson, Donald L.

Journalism today! / Donald L. Ferguson, Jim Patten. - Lincolnwood, Ill.: National Textbook Company, 1986. - 357 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Contents: Journalism in a democracy: History of American media -- The responsibilities of the media -- Gathering the news: What is news? -- News organizations and sources -- Making the interview work -- Writing the news: Writing news story leads -- Writing news stories -- Handling speeches and quotes -- Features, sports and editorials: In-depth reporting -- Feature stories -- Sports stories -- Editorials and the editorial page -- Producing the school newspaper: Editing and layout -- Using photographs effectively -- Business and advertising -- Beyond the newspaper: the yearbook -- Broadcasting -- Student news bureau -- Understanding the technology: Taking, developing and printing photographs -- Printing the school newspaper -- AP-UPI stylebook --

Discusses the history and responsibilities of the Media, the gathering, writing, and presentation of news, and the future of journalism as technology changes.

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Journalism.
Journalism, High school.
Journalism.

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