Now in its international ninth edition‎,‎ Reporting for the Media continues to be an essential resource for journalism students and instructors‎.‎ A comprehensive introduction to newswriting and reporting‎,‎ this classic text offers a straightforward guide to crafting effective journalism‎.‎ Moreover‎,‎ it grounds students firmly in the basics of reporting‎-how to become more curious about the world‎,‎ generate provocative ideas‎,‎ gather vital information and write incisive stories‎.‎ The authors provide students with the skills they need to produce engaging journalism by focusing on such central topics as grammar basics‎,‎ newswriting style‎,‎ traditional story structures and styles‎,‎ interviewing techniques‎,‎ reporting on speeches and meetings and common ethical dilemmas‎.‎ The text also explores a variety of advanced topics including broadcast writing‎,‎ law‎,‎ ethics and public relations‎.‎ In every chapter‎,‎ students encounter vital tools for the creation of versatile journalism‎;‎ these tools enable them to apply their knowledge to any type of journalism in any medium‎.‎ The international ninth edition features a new introductory chapter‎,‎ "Journalism Today‎,‎" which discusses recent developments in the field‎,‎ from technology and newsroom convergence to the proliferation of blogs‎.‎ In addition‎,‎ all chapters and examples have been updated throughout‎.‎ The text‎'‎s lively end‎-of‎-chapter exercises have also been updated and continue to encourage students to "learn by doing" through the practical application of skills‎.‎ An updated list of Common Writing Errors is now featured on the inside back cover‎;‎ along with a condensed version of the AP stylebook‎,‎ this resource offers helpful grammar and style assistance to students as they interact with the material‎.‎ As in previous editions‎,‎ the book also integrates advice from professional journalists‎,‎ discussion questions‎,‎ suggested projects‎,‎ four useful appendices and end‎-of‎-chapter checklists‎.‎ The leading text for newswriting and reporting courses‎,‎ Reporting for the Media‎,‎ International Ninth Edition‎,‎ offers outstanding and unparalleled training for dynamic journalists‎.‎