No matter how ambitious they may be, most novice journalists don't
get their start at the
New York Times. They get their first
jobs at smaller local community newspapers that require a different
style of reporting than the detached, impersonal approach expected
of major international publications. As the primary textbook and
sourcebook for the teaching and practice of local journalism and
newspaper publishing in the United States,
Community
Journalism addresses the issues a small-town newspaper writer
or publisher is likely to face.
Jock Lauterer covers topics ranging from why community journalism
is important and distinctive; to hints for reporting and writing
with a "community spin"; to design, production, photojournalism,
and staff management. This third edition introduces new chapters on
adjusting to changing demographics in the community and "best
practices" for community papers. Updated with fresh examples
throughout and considering the newest technologies in editing and
photography, this edition of
Community Journalism provides
the very latest of what every person working at a small newspaper
needs to know.