Basically, the whole field of work requires the science and skills of journalism so that the audience, consumers, clients, feel interested and confident about what we serve through the writing and help us achieve the goal. Written communication using grammar based on rules journalism could avoid misunderstanding in communication. This book uses Jurnalistik, Pendekatan Teori dan Praktek by Asep Saeful Muhtadi as main reference and other books as supported references.
Table of Contents
PART 1. JOURNALISM
Understanding Journalism
Medium Journalism
What is Journalism Language
Summary
Review Questions
PART 2. PRESS
Understanding the Press
Visual Press Elements
Summary
Review Questions
PART 3. NEWS
What is News?
Straight News
Feature
News Variety
News Construction
News Elements
News Search Techniques
News framing
Summary
Review Questions
PART 4. INTERVIEW
What is Interview?
Interview guidelines
What is Off the Record?
Conventional Ethics
Statistics Interpretation
Summary
Review Questions
Objectives and Topics
This book aims to provide students and aspiring practitioners with the foundational knowledge and essential skills required for a career in journalism. It covers the core principles of news gathering, writing, ethical conduct, and media production across various platforms.
- The definition and evolution of journalism and the press.
- Techniques for effective news reporting, construction, and framing.
- The role of mass media and editorial processes.
- Professional interview guidelines and ethical considerations.
Excerpt from the Book
Understanding Journalism
The practice of news delivery has been around since few years ago, for example in Indonesia there was kentongan used as a tool for sending news. The different sound of kentongan is a sign, depending on the delivered news, whether the news of grief, theft, flood, etc. The alerts meant the messages delivered to the public were not to be confused with other messages. With the development of tapping and science, the current delivery of news to the public using notes in the form of journalism activities.
Journalism according to Carey (1989) is a form of communication to transmit information to the public (Plapper, 2007). Journalism means daily. The word journal comes from French: journal is diary. Therefore, etymologically, journalism is a work of art in terms of making notes about everyday events, works of beauty that could attract the attention of audiences so that it could be enjoyed and utilized for the necessities of life. Journalism is an attempt to get everyone to know what is unknown. Messages about events / events occur every day that is processed into news and presented to the public is journalism. Journalism by Weiner (1990) in Ana Nadya Abrar (2005) is the whole process of collecting facts of writing, editing, and broadcasting news (Mulyadi, Nadi & Asti Musman, 2013).
Journalism could also be derived from the term diurnarius or diurnarii meaning people who seek and cultivate (quote and reproduce) information to be sold to anyone in need. Understanding journalism is the skill or artwork of journalists, in the sense of seeking (information), selecting and collecting (news material), and process (arrange) news script to meet the needs of audiences (Suhandang, 2010).
Summary of Chapters
PART 1. JOURNALISM: Defines journalism as a form of communication and explores the language and medium requirements for effective news delivery.
PART 2. PRESS: Explains the definition and social role of the press, focusing on the visual elements and the professional responsibilities of journalists and publishers.
PART 3. NEWS: Covers the definition of news, various formats like straight news and features, construction techniques, and news framing strategies.
PART 4. INTERVIEW: Discusses the art of conducting interviews, ethical guidelines regarding off-the-record information, and the interpretation of statistical data in journalistic work.
Keywords
Journalism, Press, News, Reporting, Media, Ethics, Interview, Editorial, Feature, Straight News, News Framing, Mass Media, Information, Communication, Journalism Language
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this work?
The work serves as an introductory guide for students and aspiring journalists, providing them with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills for professional work in the journalism field.
What are the core thematic areas discussed?
The book focuses on four main pillars: the fundamentals of journalism, the function and role of the press, news construction and framing, and interview techniques.
What is the central research question or goal?
The primary goal is to educate future journalists on how to effectively collect, process, and present news while adhering to professional standards, ethical rules, and the language requirements of the industry.
Which scientific methods or approaches are utilized?
The book draws upon existing journalistic theories and references, such as those by Asep Saeful Muhtadi, Carey, and other scholars, to provide a comprehensive framework for journalistic practices.
What does the main body of the book cover?
The main body details the practical aspects of the profession, including 5W+1H formulas for news writing, the use of inverted pyramids, interviewing patterns like funnel/inverted funnel, and the translation of statistical data for the public.
Which keywords best characterize this publication?
The core keywords include Journalism, News, Press, Ethics, Interviewing, and Media, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the book.
How does the book differentiate between "straight news" and "features"?
Straight news focuses on urgent, factual reporting using the 5W+1H formula and inverted pyramid structures, while features focus on human interest, descriptive storytelling, and literary elements without the same time constraints.
What does "Off the Record" mean in the context of this book?
It refers to information provided by a source that is not for publication, meant only for the journalist's background knowledge, and requires the journalist to seek other sources for publishable data.
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- Veny Ari Sejati (Author), 2018, Introduction to Journalism, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/432905
