The Newspapers Handbook

By Ian Reeves, Richard Keeble | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

This new edition of The Newspapers Handbook presents an enlightening examination of an ever-evolving industry, engaging with key contemporary issues, including reporting in the digital age and ethical and legislative issues following the hacking scandal to display a comprehensive anatomy of the modern newsroom.

Richard Lance Keeble and Ian Reeves offer readers expert practical advice, drawing on a wide range of examples from print and digital news sources to illustrate best practice and the political, technological and financial realities of newspaper journalism today.

Other key areas explored include:

  • the language of news
  • basic reporting
  • the art of interviewing
  • feature writing
  • the role of social media in reporting
  • investigative reporting
  • court reporting
  • reporting on national and local government
  • guidance on training and careers for those entering the industry.

Editions of The Newspapers Handbook

EBook
ISBN 9781136500763
PDF
ISBN 9781136500770

Read an Excerpt

This new edition of The Newspapers Handbook presents an enlightening examination of an ever-evolving industry, engaging with key contemporary issues, including reporting in the digital age and ethical and legislative issues following the hacking scandal to display a comprehensive anatomy of the modern newsroom.

Richard Lance Keeble and Ian Reeves offer readers expert practical advice, drawing on a wide range of examples from print and digital news sources to illustrate best practice and the political, technological and financial realities of newspaper journalism today.

Other key areas explored include:

  • the language of news
  • basic reporting
  • the art of interviewing
  • feature writing
  • the role of social media in reporting
  • investigative reporting
  • court reporting
  • reporting on national and local government
  • guidance on training and careers for those entering the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Newspapers Handbook about?

This new edition of The Newspapers Handbook presents an enlightening examination of an ever-evolving industry, engaging with key contemporary issues, including reporting in the digital age and ethical and legislative issues following the hacking scandal to display a comprehensive anatomy of the modern newsroom.

Richard Lance Keeble and Ian Reeves offer readers expert practical advice, drawing on a wide range of examples from print and digital news sources to illustrate best practice and the political, technological and financial realities of newspaper journalism today.

Other key areas explored include:

  • the language of news
  • basic reporting
  • the art of interviewing
  • feature writing
  • the role of social media in reporting
  • investigative reporting
  • court reporting
  • reporting on national and local government
  • guidance on training and careers for those entering the industry.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Newspapers Handbook?

Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Media studies

Where can I read a sample of The Newspapers Handbook?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136500763

Is The Newspapers Handbook part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Media Practice

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Newspapers Handbook?

Ian Reeves, Richard Keeble

Who is the Publisher of the book The Newspapers Handbook?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Newspapers Handbook is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136500763) and pdf(ISBN 9781136500770)