Broadcast News has been by far the most widely used radio and television journalism textbook in America, according to a study conducted at Syracuse... University. The New York Times has called it: "The best-selling textbook in its field since publication in 1981." There are good reasons for this. Broadcast News uses many, many more examples -- including its well known "weak" vs. "better" examples -- than any other journalism textbook. Almost all its examples are actual, real-world examples taken from television and radio stations -- small and large -- throughout the United States. The discussions and explanations in Broadcast News are unusually clear and well organized; the exercises are effective and well tested. And this book practices what it preaches: clear, engaging writing. And this new edition has been completely updated, with numerous new discussions that will familiarize students with the latest technologies and issues in television and radio newsrooms. This widely used text works well for virtually any level radio/television journalism class. Instructors find it appealing because of its clear instruction, lively writing, abundant examples, and thorough coverage, as well as its accurate and up-to-date discussions. The reviewer-praised homework assignments and the examples of "weak" vs. "better" sample sentences get students working and thinking critically about their writing.

The role of broadcast journalists is becoming more vital as technology shrinks the world and myriad sources of information compete for our attention. It... is imperative that today's journalists possess the necessary tools for effective news gathering, coverage, and presentation--all offered in this outstanding text. Mayeux's lucid approach is aimed at developing skills for accurate, clear, complete, and interesting writing and reporting. Broadcast News Writing and Reporting, Second Edition covers all the essential topics, including the role and responsibility of journalists in small- and medium-market news operations. Both prospective and veteran broadcast news writers and reporters will benefit from this thorough presentation of contemporary techniques and practices. Outstanding features: writing samples from actual newsrooms illustrate writing-style points; radio and television reporters share their own experiences; professionals offer advice on obtaining internships and full-time jobs; technology and delivery systems information is included in several chapters; chapters conclude with a variety of exercises, assignments, and projects.

Covers topics such as how to find memorable stories, localize national stories, interview effectively, create professional live shots, develop a... broadcast voice, and write leads.

Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing presents a solid foundation for any student learning how to become a broadcast journalist in today's... world of convergent journalism. The broadcast industry continues to morph as newer and more advanced content platforms are hatched and developed, and broadcast journalists must understand how to writer, report, and produce for multiple platforms simultaneously. Broadcast News Writing, Reporting, and Producing is completely overhauled to reflect the trends of convergent journalism on every page. New co-author Frank Barnas brings a multi-faceted perspective of writing, reporting, and producing that allows for multi-platform delivery systems, and shows students with real-world examples the functions and practices of today's media. The new edition has been rewritten and restructured to accommodate common 16-week course modules, and is now divided into four major sections of the news: gathering, writing, reporting, and producing. The comprehensive approach of this text brings a multi-tiered perspective of writing, reporting, and producing that is needed more than ever in today's world of convergent journalism. New photos and illustrations, a restructuring of the text, expanded end-of-chapter exercises, newer and more relevant examples, and more information on producing all contribute to giving readers what they need most: a nuanced understanding of how the media of today function in a world without news boundaries.

In Broadcast Rites and Sites: I Heard It on the Radio with the Boston Red Sox, Joe Castiglione gives his educated opinions on his favorite sightseeing,... shopping, and restaurants from coast-to-coast. Yet, at the heart of the book is baseball as seen from his unique perspective and longevity in the booth—from witnessing seven no-hitters to having a catch with Bob Feller; from Roger Clemens' twenty strike out game to the fateful, unforgettable Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.

The growing need for effective crosscultural communicative competence in TESOL professionals who possess a critical pedagogical competence has become... more evident due to the increasing number of ELLs and LCD students and the global socioeconomic, technological, and political developments. This trend is not unique to the USA, but is also occurring in many other countries. Lack of preparedness is corroborated through a needs assessment that emerged from more than twenty-five years of teaching experience and research which motivated the author to write this book. The book presents an in-depth, interdisciplinary, approach to developing a critical pedagogical and crosscultural communicative competence in pre-service and inservice ESL/EFL teachers. It offers a practical research-based model to develop this competence in teachers using a critical-incident pedagogical approach. The integration of Computer-Assisted Language Learning in this model makes it unique. The book includes classroom-tested activities, instructional resources and strategies, based on findings and insights gained from research as well as professional development workshops presented nationally and internationally.