News writing : The gathering , handling and writing of news stories by Spencer

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Author Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle), 1881-1969
LoC No. 17022673
Title News writing : The gathering , handling and writing of news stories
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "News Writing: The Gathering, Handling and Writing of News Stories" by M. Lyle Spencer is a practical guidebook on journalism written in the early 20th century. This text serves as an introductory resource for aspiring reporters, covering the essential principles of news writing, from organizational structure within a newsroom to the specific details of crafting engaging news stories. The author particularly emphasizes the craftsmanship involved in reporting, asserting that it can indeed be taught. The opening portion of the book discusses the initial challenges faced by new reporters as they enter the world of journalism. Spencer describes the anxiety and confusion that come with starting a new job in a newsroom, explaining the crucial need for understanding one's duties and newsroom dynamics. He outlines the organization of a typical newspaper, detailing roles from reporters to editors, along with the logistical and mechanical processes involved in news gathering and production. The author draws readers into the realistic experiences of a reporter, providing foundational knowledge intended to ease the transition from novice to competent journalist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Reporters and reporting
Category Text
EBook-No. 30765
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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