Broadcast news : writing, reporting, and producing / Frank Barnas and Ted White.

Includes glossary and index.

Part 1
Chapter 1
Acquiring the News
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Introduction
Accuracy
Libel Defenses
False Light
Boundaries
Hidden Cameras and Microphones
Ambush Interviews
Gratuities
Conflict of Interest
Reenactments and Staging
"Uimatural" Sound
Video Deception
Improper Editing
Jump Cuts
Inflating the News
Will the Real Reporter Please Stand Up?.
Cameras in the Courtroom
The Fairness Doctrine
Invasion of Privacy
Online Ramifications
Summary
Chapter 2
Locating the News
Introduction
Assignment Desk
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Spontaneous, Planned, and Enterprised Stories
Follow-Ups on Previous Newscasts
The Wires
Local Experts
Social Media and the Internet
Monitoring the Competition
Beat Checks, Cop Shops, and Police Scarmers
Press Releases and Future Files
Franking and Political News Releases
Public Information Officers
The Calendar
Production Meetings
Summary
Chapter 3
Developing Stories
Introduction
Advancing the Story
Avoiding the Pack
Localization
Tips
Confidentiahty
Accuracy of Sources
Gaining Confidence
Leaks Trial Balloons
Authoritative or Informed Sources
Background Briefings
Keeping in Touch
Summary
Chapter 4
Collecting Information from Real and Virtual Documents,
Introduction
Internet Versus Physical Reporting
Internet Domains
Internet Searches
Social Media
Open Records
Pubhc Records and "Sunshine Laws"
Filing an FOIA Request
The Privacy Act
Collecting Governmental Information
Collecting Information about the Government
Businesses and Individuals
Business Publications and Indexes
Trade Publications Police Records
Court Records Law Enforcement Databases
Vital Records
Licenses
Land Records
Financial Records
Tax Records
Public Records
Additional Real and Virtual Documents
Database Services
City Directories, Phone Books, and Reverse Directories
Creating Expert Databases
Summary
Chapter 5
Beats, Spot News, and Reporting Assignments
Introduction
Beats
Spot News
Summary
Part 2
Writing the News
Chapter 6
Newswriting Mechanics
Introduction
Slugs
The Split Page
Punctuation
Rewriting Wire Copy
Conversational Style
Removing Unneeded Words
Reading Your Copy Aloud
Avoiding Information Overload
Looking Ahead
Timing Stories
Chapter 7
Newswriting Style
Introduction
Descriptors and Identifiers
Numbers, Capital Numbers, Punctuation Marks, and Websites
Language-Using the Best Words
Language-Using the Best Phrasing
Verbs
Attribution, Quotes, Time, Transitions, Locations, and People.
Transferring to the Web
Surmmary
Chapter 8
Writing Compelling Leads
Introduction
The Five Ws and H Rule
The "Right" Emotion
The Eight Types of Leads
Updating the Lead
Summary
Part 3
Reporting the News
Chapter 9
Fieldwork
Introduction
Equipment
Setting Up in the Field
Video
Audio
Summary
Chapter 10
Interviewing
Introduction
Before the Interview
Warming Up
During the Interview
Phrasing Questions Carefully
Avoiding Leading Questions
Listening Carefully
The Tough Questions
Keeping Control
Keeping a Neutral Demeanor
Identifying Sound Bites
Checking Facts
Asking Enough Questions
Finishing the Interview
After the Interview
Returning to the Station
Special Considerations
Off the Record
Man-On-the-Street Interviews
The Phone Interview
An Interview Checklist
Summary
Chapter 11
Covering Planned Events
Introduction
Press Conferences
Political Press Conferences
Promotional Press Conferences
Emergency Press Conferences
Covering the Press Conference
Interviewing Around the Press Conference
Finding Workable Video
Meetings
Virtual Press Conferences
Summary
Chapter 12
Reporting Live
Introduction
Organizing Thoughts
Ad-Libbing
The Challenges of Electronic News Gathering.
Keeping Cool
Memorizing and Delivering Live Reports
Voiceovers from the Field
Technical Challenges
Summary
Chapter 13
Voiceovers, Packages, and Story Formats
Introduction
Readers
Combining Words and Pictures
Voiceovers
Scripting the Voiceover
Incorporating Sound Bites
The Split Page
The Package
Stand-Ups and Reporter Involvement
Posting Stories
Summary


Part 4
Producing the News
Chapter 14
Producing the Television Newsscast
Introduction
Producers-Definitions and Skills
The Logistics and Strategies of Producing.
Technical Aspects of Producing
Producing for the Web
Summary
Chapter 15
Producing the Radio Newscast
Introduction
The State of Radio News
Your Audience
Organizing Material
Fundamentals of Writing for Radio News...
Writing from the Back
The Lead Story
The Rest of the Newscast
Localizing the News
Story Length
Actualities
Studio Technology
Wraparounds
Lead-ins
Teases
Headlines
Pad Copy
Back Timing
Convergence and Radio News
Summary
Chapter 16
Delivering the News
Introduction Appearance
Credibility
One-Way Communication
Getting Help with Yom: Delivery
Reading the Teleprompter
Dialects
Listening to Yourself
Correct Pronunciation
Pacing
Marking Copy
Characteristics of Successful Anchors
Cosmetics
Before the Newscast
Mic Levels
Virtual News Sets
Online Delivery
Summary
Chapter 17
Careers In Broadcast Journalism
Introduction
Media’s Dominaiice in America
Employment Trends in Broadcast Journalism
Working Environment and Job Descriptions
Future Opportunities in Newsrooms
What You Will Need to Know to Land a Job
Summary