Reporters, editors, and journalists will find this third edition of The Reporter's Handbook an even more impressive resource than prior editions. This essential tool for serious journalists identifies hundreds of documents and human sources in both private and government sectors. It provides step-by-step methods for tracking paper trails, people trails, and computer trails. The book also includes coverage of library research, computer-assisted reporting, case studies, anecdotes, and IRE contest-winning pieces. This new edition features chapters on the environment, transportation, housing, financial institutions, international investigation, utilities, and non-profit organizations. Under the sponsorship of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc., Steven Weinberg has revised and polished this journalism classic into a must-have reference guide for the classroom and the newsroom.
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"This book is a magnificent addition to the literature on investigative reporting. I thought the first two editions were terrific—this one is invaluable."—David Protess, author of Journalism of Outrage
"Weinberg continues to present clear road maps into important information, which can be emulated by journalism students and professionals. [He] issues challenges for good reporting that go beyond the ordinary."—Sherry Ricchiardi, editor of Women on Deadline: A Collection of America's Best
"I regard The Reporter's Handbook as the bible of investigative reporting. It's principles—follow the money, build a paper trail, document, document, document—are sound, fair, and productive."—Victoria Churchville, Boston University
"Simply the best resource out there for young reporters wanting to go beyond 'news conference journalism.'"—Jeremy H. Lipschultz, Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Omaha
"I have been using this book for years—first as a reporter, now as a professor. It is one of a kind."—Mary Martin, Boston University
"No reporter should leave home without it."—Charles Puffenbarger, George Washington University
"This manual for reporters, editors, and journalism students identifies documents and sources in private and government sectors useful for stories on the environment, transportation, health care, government agencies, insurance, housing, financial institutions, international investigation, utilities, and non-profit organizations. It includes information on library research, computer-assisted reporting, and case studies, and outlines methods for tracking paper trails, people trails, and computer trails."—Book News
"Weinberg continues to present clear road maps into important information, which can be emulated by journalism students and professionals. [He] issues challenges for good reporting that go beyond the ordinary."—Sherry Ricchiardi, editor of Women on Deadline: A Collection of America's Best
"I regard The Reporter's Handbook as the bible of investigative reporting. It's principles—follow the money, build a paper trail, document, document, document—are sound, fair, and productive."—Victoria Churchville, Boston University
"Simply the best resource out there for young reporters wanting to go beyond 'news conference journalism.'"—Jeremy H. Lipschultz, Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Omaha
"I have been using this book for years—first as a reporter, now as a professor. It is one of a kind."—Mary Martin, Boston University
"No reporter should leave home without it."—Charles Puffenbarger, George Washington University
"This manual for reporters, editors, and journalism students identifies documents and sources in private and government sectors useful for stories on the environment, transportation, health care, government agencies, insurance, housing, financial institutions, international investigation, utilities, and non-profit organizations. It includes information on library research, computer-assisted reporting, and case studies, and outlines methods for tracking paper trails, people trails, and computer trails."—Book News
About the Author
Steve Weinberg is a nationally known investigative reporter. Former executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE), and executive director of The IRE Journal, he teaches at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He lives in Columbia, Missouri.
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