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Synopsis Since journalism, like the subjects of a; professions, is complex, this probing into the nature, functions, and general means of the work proceeds through many areas and levels. Thus, in addition to understanding journalism. Itself, the students must also strive to achieve an understanding of news, of interpretation, of evaluation, of advocacy. Regarding news, they need to examine the nature of news events and new reports. What do journalists attempt to achieve by these? By what potential means? Fundamentals of Journalism is a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering how news is produced and delivered, how news organizations work, and how new organizations work, and how audiences react to and interact with the news media. For students preparing for a career in journalism, the text describes the range of job possibilities in the field and offers practical, basic instruction in the fundamental practices of journalism: reporting, writing, editing and presentation.