How to Write about the Media Today

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A comprehensive and practical guide to writing a successful media paper or report, from selecting a topic to submitting the final draft. How to Write about the Media Today is the first book to offer students and media practitioners a comprehensive approach for researching and preparing a report, paper, or presentation on some aspect of today's mass communication. How to Write about the Media Today begins with a discussion of different types of media outletsfrom traditional newspapers and television to the Internetas well as an overview of contemporary directions in media studies. This is followed by a series of step-by-step strategies for selecting topics, conducting research, and writing cogently and engagingly about media-related events and issues. Because each chapter stands on its own, this resource can be read sequentially or consulted topic-by-topic as needed.

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an ideal introduction for novice journalists, very highly recommended as a textbook for journalism curriculums, and an invaluable reference for non-specialist general readers wanting to utilize internet opportunities for expressing their opinions and research on the social, cultural, political, and economic issues of the day. * Midwest Book Review *

Author Bio

Ral Damacio Tovares, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Communication at Trinity University, Washington, DC. Alla V. Tovares, PhD, is assistant professor in the Department of English at Howard University, Washington, DC.