Types Of News Writing

Types of News Writing

In "Types of News Writing," Willard Grosvenor Bleyer meticulously dissects the multifaceted nature of journalism, tracing its evolution from straightforward reporting to the nuanced narratives that engage modern audiences. Employing a blend of analytical rigor and practical examples, Bleyer categorizes various styles of news writing, illuminating the methodologies employed by journalists in diverse contexts. This work is set against a backdrop of early 20th-century America, a time when journalism was grappling with issues of ethics, sensationalism, and the ongoing quest for truth, which ultimately shapes the industry's trajectory. Willard Grosvenor Bleyer, an eminent educator and pioneering journalist, draws upon his extensive experience within the field, offering readers a deeply informed perspective. He was a dedicated scholar whose passion for journalism education is recognized in his teachings and writings. His commitment to improving journalistic standards and practices is evident, providing the foundational insights that inform this comprehensive guide. "Types of News Writing" is an essential read for aspiring journalists, educators, and anyone interested in the art of communication. Bleyer'Äôs insightful analysis not only enriches the reader's understanding of news writing but also serves as a reminder of the vital role journalism plays in society, making this book a timeless resource in the study of media.

Types of News Writing (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Types of News Writing For systematic instruction in news writing it is desirable that students have in convenient form representative stories for study and analysis. N ews papers, it might be thought, would furnish this material, but experience has shown that it is often difficult to find, in current issues of newspapers, ex amples of the particular kind of story under consideration, and it is likewise difficult to supply every student in a large class with a copy of the issue that happens to contain the desired example. The selection of specimens for this book has been determined largely by two considerations: first, that the news which the story contains should be typical, rather than extraordinary or freakish and second, that the story should present the news effectively. It has been assumed that the student must first learn to handle average news well in order to grapple successfully with extraordinary happenings. A considerable part of the book deals with more or less routine news, because it is with this type that a large portion of the reporter's work is concerned. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Types of News Writing