Online Journalism: Reporting, Writing, and Editing for New Media (with InfoTrac )

ONLINE JOURNALISM: REPORTING, WRITING AND EDITING FOR NEW MEDIA is the first truly comprehensive textbook available that can teach students how to report, write, and edit strictly for online media. Unlike other texts that simply "tweak" traditional writing and editing techniques, ONLINE JOURNALISM was created specifically with the Internet in mind. Written in a lively style, this book will appeal to students who want to explore writing opportunities with online media. It is also supplemented by an in-depth Web site that provides links to relevant current stories and sound clips of interviews with professionals.

Craig (San Jose State University) teaches undergraduates the most important aspects of journalism using standards common to the profession, while focusing on the unique characteristics and needs of online journalism. Sections cover reporting, writing, editing, and ethics and the law. Each section includes a brief introduction, excerpts from interviews with online journalists, and exercises. An accompanying Web site includes links to news sites, examples, audio content, and updates on how breaking news stories tie in to concepts discussed in the book. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Richard Craig is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at San Jose State University. He received his Ph.D. in Communications from the Institute of Communications Research at the University of Illinois. Before entering academia, he spent six years as a reporter and editor for newspapers in California and Illinois. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Miami Herald, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Philadelphia Daily News and many other publications. He also has designed many Web sites and portals for university departments, student newspapers and campus organizations.