Journalism for All: Writing Across Platforms

Just four in 10 consumers say they have at least a fair amount of trust and confidence in the mass media to report the news fully, accurately and fairly. (Gallup) It is time for a revolution. Young aspiring journalists and media writers need to be armed with a wealth of information. They need canny interviewing skills and fact-finding techniques. They must be prepared to compete with the best in the business. And they must be able to adapt their writing to a multitude of platforms, ranging from traditional print to online and social media, innovative broadcasts and podcasts, and public relations. But mostly, students of media need to be trained to tell the truth, to make sound, ethical judgments in the reporting and analysis of news, and to present stories that are fair and balanced. That's what Journalism for All/Writing Across Platforms is for. It is a beginning guide to a credible and incredible career. Journalism for All/Writing Across Platforms is a book for beginning media writers everywhere with the love of telling a story clearly, truthfully and without bias. Written by Terry Nelson, with 35 years of teaching news writing, Journalism for All/Writing Across Platforms: Is suitable for media students on college campuses as well as high-school journalism classes whose instructors intend to teach fact-based journalism to students who will be writing for their student publications and beyond. Features chapters divided into weeks that correspond with a typical school calendar semester schedule. Provides practice and reinforcement via worksheets at the end of each section. Contain short profiles about young journalists in the various media fields, who have stories to tell and messages to relay to those in high school and college studying for careers in communications. Emphasizes the 6-Step Process for effective researching, interviewing and writing for various media - whether print or online news, broadcasting or public relations.