News and social media
Subtitle: redefining journalism
By: by Madhuri Madhok
Publisher: New Century Publications
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New Delhi, India
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9788177084030
Subjects: Social media; Journalism; Citizen journalism; Electronic news gathering
Description: "Information is power and the basis of news. Every bit of news adds to our existing pool of knowledge. An informed nation is a strong nation. Knowledgeable and informed citizenry is the power house of a nation-state. A responsible citizen must be adequately informed about the local, national and international events to make rational choices. Any lacunae or distortion in information hampers the process of correct assessment and correct judgment. It is, therefore, imperative that no such flaw is allowed to affect the process of an informed and rational decision-making. Accurate, relevant and timely information is not just required for public alone. Even governments and many public and private bodies may also be in need of correct information. This book combines both theoretical aspects and practical insights that one would get from a class room lecture and personal interaction with professional peers. It is designed to help the budding journalists perfect the finer nuances of media writing"--Book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-166) and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. All about news; title: 2. News writing; title: 3. News reporting; title: 4. News editing; title: 5. Views and opinion writing; title: 6. News features; title: 7. Social media.