Living Journalism: Principles & Practices for an Essential Profession

For journalism to survive and flourish, it needs journalists who believe in and are committed to its core values and who can put those values into action. This goal is at the heart of Living Journalism: Principles & Practices for an Essential Profession. This highly readable, practical book teaches students and beginning journalists the principles needed to produce work that informs and enlightens an increasingly mobile and participatory audience. Key features include advice and stories from professionals, which are woven throughout the book and allow veteran reporters to serve as mentors to those who are just starting out; exercises, assignments and checklists, which allow readers to demonstrate the values and practice the skills they've learned; and a cross-platform application to broadcast and digital journalism and other forms of journalism not yet anticipated. The book reflects the author's more than 30 years of reporting and teaching experience and is based on research and dozens of interviews with other journalists.