The book is aimed primarily at students who want to be news reporters and writers in the print media, but the skills they learn and use are required in any media-related job. Writing needs to be clear, concise and accurate. Reporting needs to be aggressive and precise, and it must be based on careful research and interviewing. It makes no diffrence if it is a memo to an advertising client or an understandable story for tens of thousands of people.
Part One The Fourth Estate
Part Two The Rudiments
Part Three Gathering Information
Part Four Basic Assignments
Part Five Beats
Part Six Advanced Assignments
Part Seven Beyond the Writing