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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452648603321

Autore

Craig David <1960->

Titolo

The ethics of the story : using narrative techniques responsibly in journalism / / David Craig

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2006

ISBN

0-7425-3777-3

0-7425-7890-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (225 p.)

Disciplina

174.9097

Soggetti

Journalistic ethics - United States

Reporters and reporting - United States

Journalists - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-207) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction. Ethics paragraph by paragraph -- ch. 1. The power and ethics of the story -- ch. 2. Anecdotes -- ch. 3. Description and attribution -- ch. 4. Quotes and paraphrasing -- ch. 5. Word choice, labeling, and bias -- ch. 6. Interpretation and analysis -- ch. 7. Voice -- ch. 8. The big picture.

Sommario/riassunto

The best journalists are masters at their craft. With a comma and a colon, a vivid verb and a colorful adjective, they not only convey important information but also create a sense of place and evoke powerful emotions. A compelling story can shape_for good or ill_the way a reader understands people, events, and issues. The Ethics of the Story examines the ethical implications of narrative techniques commonly used in journalism, not just literary journalism but also news and feature writing. The book draws on interviews with 60 talented journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, to offer pr