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 | | Talk Straight, Listen Carefully: The Art of Interviewing by M. L. Stein, Susan F. Paterno ISBN-10: 9780813818382 ISBN-10: 0-8138-1838-9 ISBN-13: 9780813818382 ISBN-13: 978-0-8138-1838-2 Paperback 2001-04-18 Wiley-Blackwell Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Reflecting the fast-changing world of print journalism, the Second Edition of the Newswriter's Handbook: An Introduction to Journalism is fully updated and expanded. Authors Stein, Paterno, and Burnett have refined this edition to more fully address contemporary issues. Coverage includes greater emphasis on recent legal trends involving journalism; the ethical scandals that in recent years have strained the credibility of news organizations large and small; a new section on obituary writing; and increased attention to opportunities on the World Wide Web. From spot or hard news to features, newsfeatures, editorials and opinions, the Newswriter's Handbook shows how to develop news judgment, how to write accurately and fairly, how to organize a story and write it clearly, how to handle the complexities of honesty and ethics in journalism, and how to cover traditional beats and prepare to specialize. Loaded with examples from the largest dailies to respected state capital city newspapers and campus publications, the Newswriter's Handbook, Second Edition teaches students the writing and reporting skills necessary in today's job market while exciting them about the possibilities of a career in the news business. | ||
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Contains decent information, but is ridiculously overpriced. The size of this book is 7 inches by 5 inches, and it is half an inch wide. It maxes out at 206 pages. It has no color pictures -- no pictures at all, for that matter. It's also a paperback. Why is this book $30? Outside of being unbelievably overpriced, it does offer good information on how to conduct interviews. It is one of the better journalism textbooks I've encountered as a student, but still, it's not horribly novel. If you want a handy interviewing guide to keep in your pocket, or a lightweight bookbag, it's a good buy. If you want value for your money, bum it off a classmate who has parents that pay for their books. | ||
Lacking Though I doubt I gained more knoledge from reading it, perhaps it can make a decent paper weight. Or, maybe it could fill more space on my bookshelves. | ||
A "must" for anyone learning the craft of journalism Talk Straight Listen Carefully: The Art Of Interviewing is an extensive, articulate guide for both print and broadcast students and journalists. Packed with far more than the standard interviewing tips, it includes strategies for obtaining hard-to-get interviews, perspectives on interview-related ethical questions, and methods for getting the most out of recalcitrant sources. Author M. L. Stein has more than 30 years experience as a journalist, author, and educator, while author Susan Paterno directs the journalism program at Chapman University in Southern California; their combined wisdom and expertise shows through, making Talk Straight Listen Carefully a "must" for anyone learning the craft of journalism. | ||