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Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-101446253384
ISBN-139781446253380
eBay Product ID (ePID)167585588
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameSports Journalism : a Practical Introduction
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
SubjectJournalism, General
TypeTextbook
AuthorPhil Andrews
Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2013-932564
ReviewsPhil Andrews' book Sports Journalism is a must-have for students studying the business. It is detailed, readable, and up-to-date including plenty of information and tips on exploring the potential of online sports journalism. Essential reading on my course., Phil Andrews' book Sports Journalism is a must-have for students studying the business. It is detailed, readable, and up-to-date including plenty of information and tips on exploring the potential of online sports journalism. Essential reading on my course. -- Charlie Lambert Sports journalism: A Practical Introduction provides budding sports journalists with an ideal guide to the world of sports journalism. This simple to read and informative guide takes the reader on a detailed, practical and up-to-date journey through the various elements of practical sports journalism, from writing, to commentary and social networking. -- John Cafferkey Nine years have elapsed since this book was first published - and in that period Sports Journalism has been transformed by the growth of social media and the ever-increasing influence of PR. This latest edition recognises that, with references to the 'new age' underpinned by the traditional crafts and techniques. It is invaluable to those studying Sports Journalism, and for those wanting to brush-up on their skills. -- Ian Bayley, Nine years have elapsed since this book was first published - and in that period Sports Journalism has been transformed by the growth of social media and the ever-increasing influence of PR. This latest edition recognises that, with references to the 'new age' underpinned by the traditional crafts and techniques. It is invaluable to those studying Sports Journalism, and for those wanting to brush-up on their skills., Sports journalism: A Practical Introduction provides budding sports journalists with an ideal guide to the world of sports journalism. This simple to read and informative guide takes the reader on a detailed, practical and up-to-date journey through the various elements of practical sports journalism, from writing, to commentary and social networking.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal070.4/49796
Table Of ContentPreface to the Second EditionIntroduction: The Best Job in the World?Context Setting: Media EnvironmentsThe Sports DeskSourcesInterviewingReporting the ActionSports News and PhotographySports FeaturesBroadcast MediaOnline JournalismSports News Agencies and FreelancingSports Public Relations Appendix 1: Getting a Job Appendix 2: Copyright Appendix 3: Legal and Ethical Issues Glossary Bibliography Index
SynopsisA hands-on, practical toolkit for students, this is a complete guide to the practice of sports journalism across all platforms., The sports journalist of today needs to be well equipped for the digital age. From the challenges of minute-by-minute reporting to the demands of writing for online outlets, blogging and podcasting, sports journalism is now fully immersed in new and social media. Sports Journalism: A Practical Guide will give you the skills you need to navigate these new platforms, whilst also teaching you the basics of interviewing, reporting, feature writing for print and commentary for radio and television. This new edition now includes: New examples demonstrating the use of social media in sports journalism A new chapter on the current professional working practice of sports journalism, covering the skills required of agency and freelance journalists today A new chapter on sports public relations Expanded coverage of radio and television sports journalism, with more emphasis on commentary and multi-platform working Quotes from working journalists, offering valuable insights into the industry. This book is a complete guide to the practice of sports journalism across all platforms: print, online, radio, television and social media sites.