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The Ethics of the Story
Using Narrative Techniques Responsibly in Journalism
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The Ethics of the Story
Using Narrative Techniques Responsibly in Journalism
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The best journalists are masters at their craft. With a comma and a colon, a vivid verb and a colorful adjective, they not only convey important information but also create a sense of place and evoke powerful emotions. A compelling story can shape_for good or ill_the way a reader understands people, events, and issues. The Ethics of the Story examines the ethical implications of narrative techniques commonly used in journalism, not just literary journalism but also news and feature writing. The book draws on interviews with 60 talented journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, to offer practical advice about ethical choices in writing and editing. Much has been written about journalism ethics, but the discussion has often focused on spectacularly bad decisions_such as Jayson BlairOs and Jack KelleyOs use of fraudulent narrative_rather than the ethical dimension of day-to-day choices about the building blocks of journalistic storytelling. The Ethics of the Story fills a gap in current work on ethics, writing, and editing. It will enlighten any serious wordsmith with a story to tell.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 1 The Power and Ethics of the Story
Chapter 3 2 Anecdotes
Chapter 4 3 Description and Attribution
Chapter 5 4 Quotes and Paraphrasing
Chapter 6 5 Word Choice, Labeling, and Bias
Chapter 7 6 Interpretation and Analysis
Chapter 8 7 Voice
Chapter 9 8 The Big Picture
Chapter 10 References
Product details
| Published | Oct 10 2006 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 226 |
| ISBN | 9780742537774 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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