Andrews, Phil (Sportswriter)

Sports journalism a practical guide / [electronic resource] : Phil Andrews. - London : SAGE, 2005. - vi, 180 p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 178) and index.

Sports is the fastest growing sector in the media, and sports coverage is no longer relegated to the back page of a newspaper. Providing both a contextual and practical overview of sports journalism, this book details the organization and interdependence of broadcast, print and digital media. 'This is a well-written and detailed guide to Sports Journalism. It provides a solid grounding in all aspects of Sports Journalism and is impressively up-to-date and well-informed' -Marie Penman, Lecturer in Journalism, Fife College of Further and Higher Education 'This book is a must read for those wanting to start a career in the ever changing and expanding world of sports journalism' -Andy Haigh, Second Year Student BA (Hons) Journalism, Cumbria Institute of the Arts This text provides both a contextual and practical overview of sports journalism, including: - the organization and interdependence of broadcast, print and digital media - how media coverage of sport is structured and prioritised - interviews, sources and contacts - planning, researching and covering an event - writing news, features, profiles etc Sports is the fastest growing sector in the media, and sports coverage is no longer relegated to the back page of a newspaper. Phil Andrews has written a timely and engaging book designed to meet the requirements of the growing number of courses and modules on sports journalism.




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9781847877956 (e-book)


Sports journalism.
Media Studies.
News media & journalism
Sports & active outdoor recreation
Media studies: Journalism


Electronic books.

PN4784.S6

070.449796