Pre-Owned The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing, (Hardcover)

<p>In <i>The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing</i>, authors Scott Reinardy and Wayne Wanta employ their own professional experience as sports writers and editors to give students a useful and practical view of the sports writing profession. The text is divided into readily digestible sections, covering essential topics such as types of stories; background and preparation; interviewing; the beginning stages of writing; and conclusion writing. </p> <p></p> <p>Through real-life examples, readers learn the in-and-outs of writing columns, advances and follows, sidebars, profiles, and features, as well as the stylistic and ethical considerations that go into writing sports content. </p> <p></p> <p>New to the second edition are: </p> <ul> <p> </p><li>"Professional Perspectives" where working sports journalists give their insiders' look at the work they do.</li> <p></p> <p> </p><li>A chapter on the intricacies of international event reporting</li> <p></p> <p> </p><li>A chapter providing an honest view of what life as a sport journalist entails. </li> <p></p></ul> <p></p> <p>A companion website also accompanies the text. It includes supplemental materials for students and pedagogical support for instructors, including slide presentations, quizzes, and sample assignments.</p> <p></p> <p>Intended for journalism students planning a career in sports reporting, this text offers key insights on the practical and personal aspects of the work.</p><b></b>

• The Essentials of Sports Reporting and Writing, (Hardcover)
• Author: Routledge
• ISBN: 9780415737814
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2015-03-27
• Page Count: 420