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100	1		_aBarnas, Frank and White, Ted
245	1	0	_aBroadcast news : writing, reporting, and producing / _cFrank Barnas and Ted White.
250			_a6th ed.
300			_axvi, 339 p.: _billustrations; _c24 cm
500			_aIncludes glossary and index.
505			_aPart 1 Chapter 1 Acquiring the News Legal and Ethical Considerations Introduction Accuracy Libel Defenses False Light Boundaries Hidden Cameras and Microphones Ambush Interviews Gratuities Conflict of Interest Reenactments and Staging "Uimatural" Sound Video Deception Improper Editing Jump Cuts Inflating the News Will the Real Reporter Please Stand Up?. Cameras in the Courtroom The Fairness Doctrine Invasion of Privacy Online Ramifications Summary Chapter 2 Locating the News Introduction Assignment Desk Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Spontaneous, Planned, and Enterprised Stories Follow-Ups on Previous Newscasts The Wires Local Experts Social Media and the Internet Monitoring the Competition Beat Checks, Cop Shops, and Police Scarmers Press Releases and Future Files Franking and Political News Releases Public Information Officers The Calendar Production Meetings Summary Chapter 3 Developing Stories Introduction Advancing the Story Avoiding the Pack Localization Tips Confidentiahty Accuracy of Sources Gaining Confidence Leaks Trial Balloons Authoritative or Informed Sources Background Briefings Keeping in Touch Summary Chapter 4 Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents, Introduction Internet Versus Physical Reporting Internet Domains Internet Searches Social Media Open Records Pubhc Records and "Sunshine Laws" Filing an FOIA Request The Privacy Act Collecting Governmental Information Collecting Information about the Government Businesses and Individuals Business Publications and Indexes Trade Publications Police Records Court Records Law Enforcement Databases Vital Records Licenses Land Records Financial Records Tax Records Public Records Additional Real and Virtual Documents Database Services City Directories, Phone Books, and Reverse Directories Creating Expert Databases Summary Chapter 5 Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments Introduction Beats Spot News Summary Part 2 Writing the News Chapter 6 Newswriting Mechanics Introduction Slugs The Split Page Punctuation Rewriting Wire Copy Conversational Style Removing Unneeded Words Reading Your Copy Aloud Avoiding Information Overload Looking Ahead Timing Stories Chapter 7 Newswriting Style Introduction Descriptors and Identifiers Numbers, Capital Numbers, Punctuation Marks, and Websites Language-Using the Best Words Language-Using the Best Phrasing Verbs Attribution, Quotes, Time, Transitions, Locations, and People. Transferring to the Web Surmmary Chapter 8 Writing Compelling Leads Introduction The Five Ws and H Rule The "Right" Emotion The Eight Types of Leads Updating the Lead Summary Part 3 Reporting the News Chapter 9 Fieldwork Introduction Equipment Setting Up in the Field Video Audio Summary Chapter 10 Interviewing Introduction Before the Interview Warming Up During the Interview Phrasing Questions Carefully Avoiding Leading Questions Listening Carefully The Tough Questions Keeping Control Keeping a Neutral Demeanor Identifying Sound Bites Checking Facts Asking Enough Questions Finishing the Interview After the Interview Returning to the Station Special Considerations Off the Record Man-On-the-Street Interviews The Phone Interview An Interview Checklist Summary Chapter 11 Covering Planned Events Introduction Press Conferences Political Press Conferences Promotional Press Conferences Emergency Press Conferences Covering the Press Conference Interviewing Around the Press Conference Finding Workable Video Meetings Virtual Press Conferences Summary Chapter 12 Reporting Live Introduction Organizing Thoughts Ad-Libbing The Challenges of Electronic News Gathering. Keeping Cool Memorizing and Delivering Live Reports Voiceovers from the Field Technical Challenges Summary Chapter 13 Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats Introduction Readers Combining Words and Pictures Voiceovers Scripting the Voiceover Incorporating Sound Bites The Split Page The Package Stand-Ups and Reporter Involvement Posting Stories Summary Part 4 Producing the News Chapter 14 Producing the Television Newsscast Introduction Producers-Definitions and Skills The Logistics and Strategies of Producing. Technical Aspects of Producing Producing for the Web Summary Chapter 15 Producing the Radio Newscast Introduction The State of Radio News Your Audience Organizing Material Fundamentals of Writing for Radio News... Writing from the Back The Lead Story The Rest of the Newscast Localizing the News Story Length Actualities Studio Technology Wraparounds Lead-ins Teases Headlines Pad Copy Back Timing Convergence and Radio News Summary Chapter 16 Delivering the News Introduction Appearance Credibility One-Way Communication Getting Help with Yom: Delivery Reading the Teleprompter Dialects Listening to Yourself Correct Pronunciation Pacing Marking Copy Characteristics of Successful Anchors Cosmetics Before the Newscast Mic Levels Virtual News Sets Online Delivery Summary Chapter 17 Careers In Broadcast Journalism Introduction Media’s Dominaiice in America Employment Trends in Broadcast Journalism Working Environment and Job Descriptions Future Opportunities in Newsrooms What You Will Need to Know to Land a Job Summary
650		0	_aBroadcast journalism.
650		0	_aReporters and reporting.
650		0	_aReport writing.
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