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On the Record

First  Edition©2002  Tom Wicker

ISBN:9780312258443

About

Award winning New York Times reporter Tom Wicker draws on his own experiences to fashion a compelling narrative that shows students how real reporters make tough ethical decisions. Avoiding rigid “do and don’t” lists, On the Record teaches the underlying principles and practices of good journalism, and offers readers a unique and practical approach to negotiating the challenges reporters face every day.

Table of Contents

Introduction
  1. Hard Facts, Soft Spots
  2. A Right to Know?
  3. Name That Source
  4. Is Objectivity Fair?
  5. Gumshoes in the Newsroom
  6. The "Maggie Higgins Hour"
  7. Margin of Error
  8. The Eye of the Beholder
  9. Privacy or Privilege?
  10. Is the Press Really Free?

Tom Wicker