News : reporting and writing / Alfred Lawrence Lorenz, John Vivian.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An integration of writing for newspaper, radio, television and public relations. This text is intended for beginning writing and reporting courses in departments of journalism or mass communication, whether they take an integrated media writing or straightforward news-editorial approach. Many examples of the best work by both professional and student newswriters add depth and scope to coverage of writing, general assignment reporting, news gathering, legal and ethical ramifications, and the application of news-writing and reporting skills to careers in the mass media. A section on computer-assisted journalism is also included.