Responsible Journalism: A Practical Guide for Working and Aspiring Journalists

Jeff Alan goes beyond theory to explore the practical ethical difficulties facing journalists today. Some of the topics include: avoiding litigation; how to excel at live reporting; effective ways to reach your audience and the price of protecting source confidentiality. He also provides a responsibility test to evaluate how well responsible reporting is applied in the field. For general managers and industry leaders, this book is an invaluable tool. For students, there's a learning experience on every page.