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An Introduction to Journalism examines the skills needed to work as a journalist in newspapers, television, radio, and online. This book provides case studies as a guide to researching stories, interviewing, and writing for each medium, as well as recording material for both radio and television. It offers a wide range of comments and tips on the best way to approach stories and includes interviews with journalists working on a variety of news outlets, from the BBC to weekly newspapers.
Reporting the Courts
Reporting the Courts
Court reporting is far more than sitting in court with a pen and paper. It is about examining the human angle, developing a story to its full potential and giving the reader a clear, balanced picture. If an individual is cleared by a jury or on a legal technicality, try to interview them. Their story is often better than anything anyone has heard in court.
Imagine if Dominic Downey, our dear departed drowning victim from Chapter 3, had instead been arrested for drink-driving. The first problem you might encounter would be that, as a 15 year old, he would be heading for the youth courts and that we wouldn't be able to name him (for more on reporting ...
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