Reporting and Writing: Basics for the 21st Century

by Christopher Scanlan

Book Overview

Reporting and Writing: Basics for the 21st Century draws on Christopher Scanlan's twenty-five years of work as a journalist, reporter, writer, writing coach, and teacher. It combines his vast experience with the "coaching" approach to teaching writing and journalism: an innovative, user-friendly, and writing-centered method created by University of New Hampshire Professor Donald Murray. This energetic text provides students with skills and tools for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195155238
• ISBN13: 9780195155235
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.2" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Book was returned.

Since I returned this book, because it was not as advertised; therefore, I can't really comment on whether it was good or not.

Sticking with the Basics

Scanlan's book really helps students with little or no journalism experience build a foundation for news writing. It is the kind of text that students can keep and refer to throughout their collegiate and professional careers. It has sound exercises for students and good tips for teachers and writing coaches. It is an excellent book for introductory news writing classes.

Journalism Student

As a Journalism student I find this book extremely useful. I admit, I have not read it cover to cover, but for quick references and helpful hints it is just the right thing. Aspiring journalists or those who wish to learn the trade, don't hesitate to purchase this...