Responsible Journalism A Practical Guide for Working and Aspiring Journalists

The stress of constant public scrutiny, the pressure of deadlines & the increasing push for ratings sometimes make ethical reporting seem like a contradiction in terms. In his book Responsible Journalism, Jeff Alan goes beyond theory to explore the practical ethical difficulties facing journalists today. In this guide, Alan uses real life examples to offer solutions to the more complicated problems facing anyone in the industry. Some of the topics include: *Identifying Potential Pitfalls & Avoiding Litigation *How to Excel at Live Reporting *Effective Ways to Reach Your Audience *The Price of Protecting Source Confidentiality In addition, Alan provides a unique responsibility test to evaluate how well responsible reporting is applied in the field. Responsible Journalism is more than a theoretical guide for journalism students. It is a study in how journalists think, behave & misbehave. For general managers & industry leaders, this book will prove to be an invaluable learning tool. For students, there's a learning experience on every page. A MUST READ for anyone connected with electronic & print media.Alan, Jeff is the author of 'Responsible Journalism A Practical Guide for Working and Aspiring Journalists' with ISBN 9781566251686 and ISBN 1566251680.