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Detailed Contents

Foreword by B. P. Sanjay

Foreword by Bill Hinchberger

Acknowledgements

About the Editors and Contributors

SECTION I. UNDERSTANDING REPORTING

1. Fundamentals of News Reporting

Surbhi Dahiya and Shambhu Sahu

What Is News: Nature, Importance and Functions

Categories of News: Hard and Soft News

Components of a News Story

News Elements and Values

Important Characteristics and Qualities of a News Story

Essential Qualities of a Reporter

Covering Press Conferences

Writing From Press Release

News Leads and Types

Bullet Lead or Punch Lead

News Writing Structure and Styles

Some News Writing Techniques

Why Reporting for Various Media Platforms Differ

Reporting For Print Media and News Agencies

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