Journalism : who, what, when, where, why, and how / James Glen Stovall.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section one : What. News and society ; The culture of journalism ; Becoming a journalist -- Section two : Where. Newspapers ; Magazines ; Television and radio ; News web sites -- Section three : Who and how. Reporters ; Reporting ; Writing news and features ; Style ; Editiors ; Editing and headline writing ; Visual journalists ; Graphics journalism ; Photojournalism ; Publication and web site designs ; Broadcast journalists ; Writing for broadcast -- Section four : When. Beginning of journalism ; Journalism comes of age ; New realities, new journalism ; Twentieth century and beyond --
Section five : Why. Law and the journalist ; Ethical practices ; Journalism : present and future.

This introductory text offers an inside look at the world of journalism--its practices, culture and fundamentals--and gives practical advice for student journalists. Journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How is a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering how news is produced and delivered, how news organizations work, and how audiences react to and interact with the news media. For students preparing for a career in journalism, the text describes the range of job possibilities in the field and offers practical, basic instruction in the fundamental practices of journalism: reporting, writing, editing, and presentation. Journalism helps students understand this exciting and important field and become more critical consumers of mass media. It also provides an overview of the rich history of journalism in America. --Publisher description.