Search: Theory and Practice in Journalism Online

Whether uncovering breaking stories, finding reliable background information, or finding the right contributors for stories and packages, there is now a wealth of information available to journalists online - but where to begin? In Search: Theory and Practice in Journalism Online , Murray Dick provides a practical and theoretical overview of the journalistic research potential in various online tools. Written by a leading expert in the field, the book offers experience-based guidance into online search for journalism. Key features: - Up-to-date coverage of advanced search, the ''invisible web'', social media, multimedia and the verification of online material- A critical overview of theory in online ethics, verification, and use of social media in journalism online- Original research into search theory, privacy, trust and rights issues online- Student-friendly pedagogy based upon professional practice and informed by experts in online research Search: Theory and Practice in Journalism Online is essential reading for undergraduate students of digital journalism, online reporting and journalism studies.>

About the author

Murray Dick is based at the Centre for Investigative Journalism at City University, London, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Murray Dick
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.08.2013
• EAN: 9780230301894
• ISBN: 978-0-230-30189-4
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Journalism; Journalism: Reflections on Pra; Journalism; Journalism: Reflections on Pra
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; B, Journalism, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, critical theory;journalism;multimedia;Online;social network