Modern Newspaper Practice

Modern Newspaper Practice is a one-volume introduction to all aspects of newspaper journalism and the journalist’s world.

Not only is day-to-day practice examined in this book in detail, but also the role of the editor, reader participation and the running and printing of the newspaper. Close attention is given to news gathering, news and feature writing, design and layout, the production, advertising and commercial side of newspapers and, in particular, new technology and its effect on newspaper practice. The book devotes sections too controversial, and often neglected, issues such as chequebook journalism, bias and distortion, news management, legal restrictions and advertising influence. It offers a comprehensive introduction to newspaper practice for students or trainee journalists in such schemes as the National Council for the Training of Journalists, the in-house training programmes run by the Thomson Regional Newspapers, the Westminster Press and other newspaper organisations in Britain, and in the many training schemes abroad which look to British practice. For students taking a degree in media or communications studies the book contains useful information for those parts of the course relating to mass media. The book is also intended for use in advertising, PR, and other media-related courses.