The Newspapers Handbook, fifth edition

An enlightening examination of an ever-evolving industry, engaging with key contemporary issues, including reporting in the digital age and ethical and legislative issues following the hacking scandal to display a comprehensive anatomy of the modern newsroom.

The book offers readers expert practical advice, drawing on a wide range of examples from print and digital news sources to illustrate best practice and the political, technological and financial realities of newspaper journalism today.

Other key areas explored include:

the language of news

basic reporting

the art of interviewing

feature writing

the role of social media in reporting

investigative reporting

court reporting

reporting on national and local government

guidance on training and careers for those entering the industry.