The Elements of Journalism, Revised and Updated 4th Edition: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect

Se trata de la obra más importante y fundamental de los últimos 20 años sobre el periodismo y sus funciones. Se trata de un trabajo cuya primera edición data del finales del 2000, pero ahora se ha actualizado al año 2021. Si usted quiere entender cuáles es la misión del periodismo y cuáles son los elementos del periodismo que se mantienen inalterados, ya sea en formato impreso, audiovisual o digital, necesita leer esta obra seminal.

Every American should read this book.

Worth the money

I've been reading and referring to this book in every edition since it was first published. It is an excellent resource for reporters and journalists in all media. It contains basic guidelines about ethics and coverage, about facts, verification, and the role of journalists in a changing industry. This latest edition brings it up-to-date with content about dealing with misinformation and disinformation. Very topical. It uses primarily American sources and references, and I would really like the authors to prepare a Canadian edition with more relevant Canadian content. Still, as a general guide, it is indispensable for anyone in the business or hobby of writing, especially for media like newspapers or magazines. I only wish more local reporters would read and heed it. One topic that still needs to be addressed more fully is local media and its changing role. These have traditionally been major sources of information in smaller, especially rural communities, towns, and villages. With the closure of so many print newspapers across Canada, the remaining online-only media are not filling the gap or acting as the watchdogs that print media once performed. I'd like to see a future edition have more insight into how these smaller outlets can better serve their community audiences and what tools and views local media journalists need most.

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