Journalism has gone through dramatic shifts in this fast-moving, high-tech Information Age. Yet, the basics of good reporting remain constant. Source development, solid interview techniques, organizational skills -- and objectivity -- still are necessary to effectively communicate a story to a reader. "The AP Reporting Handbook" is designed to provide a new generation of journalists with guidance in learning these indispensable basics, whether for print, broadcast or the Internet. Written by Jerry Schwartz, a veteran reporter and editor with The
Associated Press, this handbook offers detailed information on all
aspects of reporting, whether local, national or international. Schwartz
makes extensive use of some of the best reporting from the AP, with
examples from specialty beats in politics, entertainment and science, to
utilizing a range of investigative tools, including computer-assisted
reporting. Also gathered are first-hand advice and anecdotes from
outstanding AP reporters, who both entertain and inform with their
hard-earned wisdom and insights. |