Lucinda Davenport

A fundamental introduction to newswriting and reporting, this classic text focuses on the basics of reporting, including critical thinking, thorough reporting, excellent writing and creative visual communication skills for stories across all media. With digital journalism covered throughout the text and additional exercises in a brand new workbook, Writing and Reporting for the Media is the most up-to-date, realistic, and applied text available.

Reflecting the latest developments and emerging issues from the field, MEDIA NOW: UNDERSTANDING MEDIA, CULTURE, AND TECHNOLOGY, 10th Edition, thoroughly illustrates how media technologies develop, operate, converge, and affect society. The text gives you a comprehensive introduction to today's global media environment and explores the ongoing developments in technology, culture, and critical theory that transform this rapidly evolving industry -- and impact your everyday life. Cutting-edge coverage of the essential history, theories, concepts, and technical knowledge prepares you for a career in the fields of online, interactive, and traditional media. Expanded coverage includes mobile media consumption, policy changes for Internet governance, international trends, online privacy protection, media ethics, new media, and more. In addition, the MindTap digital learning platform available with this text delivers the ultimate personal learning experience to maximize your course success.