{"product_id":"journalism-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Journalism for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArionne Nettles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the skills you need to find sources, fact check, and write trusted articles\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the advent of the internet and the birth of social media, it has become difficult to wade through the massive amount of information out there. Every day we see--and believe--news articles that are released then debunked the very next day. \u003ci\u003eJournalism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will provide you with the tools you need to become a savvy interviewer, writer, and fact checker. If you're a journalist, a journalist-to-be, or just someone who wants to be smarter about what you read, this book can help. You'll learn how journalism has evolved into what it is today, how to utilize different media platforms, including social media, and how to produce work that people can trust. This book is a comprehensive and approachable entry point for anyone who wants to produce pieces with journalistic integrity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsider how journalism functions in society, and why trustworthy journalism matters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome media literate and identify sensational or misleading stories and articles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the reporting process, including newsworthiness, sourcing, fact-checking, and interview best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the ethics and laws associated with being a digital and print journalist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a great Dummies guide for students majoring in or taking journalism courses, freelance journalists looking to improve their sourcing abilities, and teachers hoping to increase their students' journalistic skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to think like a journalist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this age of fake news and AI-generated video, the world needs journalists more than ever. \u003ci\u003eJournalism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you what it means to report on the facts with journalistic integrity. You'll learn how journalists find sources, fact-check stories, and publish their work in print, radio, television, and online. Plus, you'll get a crash course on identifying sensational or misleading stories and articles, so you'll know what \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e to do as you pursue a career in journalism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying the importance of media literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding newsworthy stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the journalism code of ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting within legal bounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublishing on social media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting compelling stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArionne Nettles\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor, culture reporter, and audio aficionado who serves as the Garth C. Reeves eminent scholar chair and instructor for digital journalism at Florida A\u0026amp;M University. She is also host of the HBCU history podcast \u003ci\u003eBragging Rights\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIs That True? A Kids Podcast About Facts\u003c\/i\u003e. Previously, Nettles worked as a digital producer at WBEZ and a multiplatform editor at the Associated Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 8.89 x 6.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692341235775,"sku":"9781394279593","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9319e79130540beeea15684963776b14.webp?v=1764995140","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/journalism-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}