Writing for Mass Communication (2nd Edition)

Rating:
Summary: Informative
Review: This book provides a good overview of the writing process in that it includes both the research and distribution elements. It discusses the holistic nature of collecting raw data and transforming that material into a finished product. In so doing, a flavor of the work of the writer is presented.

On method collection that is used for both journalists and academics receives a chapter, i.e., interviewing. There is good coverage on writing a lead. Opinion writing is also covered. In fact a good cross selection of media contexts are found in this book. It is a good introduction to the field.