Based on the author's own wealth of experience this timely, engaging book helps first-time researchers to discover the excitement of grounded theory. Fresh, innovative and clear this book traces the history and development of grounded theory method, and examines how the method is evolving for new contexts today. It sets out the principles involved in using grounded theory and explains the process and theory associated with coding in grounded theory.The book introduces us to the practicalities of research design, theory building, coding and writing up and gives us the tools to tackle key questions:- What is grounded theory?- How do we code and theorise using grounded theory? - How do we write up a grounded theory study?This is an exciting new text for students and researchers across the social sciences who want to use grounded theory.
The new era of Google, Twitter and Facebook has fundamentally shifted the journalist's relationship with the audience. To navigate these new realities, it is imperative for journalism students to master skills in cross-platform writing, and understand the implications on their communication decisions.
This second edition of Understanding Journalism tackles these changes head-on. It integrates media and cultural theory with the step-by-step development of writing skills to give students the techniques and the savvy they need to succeed.
Bigger and better, this new edition includes:
- A new chapter on who journalists are in the social media age
- Reorganization of journalism skills chapters to bring writing and editing to the fore
- Full coverage and examples on Twitter, social media, SMS formats
- In-depth exploration of the ethical issues raised by new media platforms
- All new exercises, case scenarios and further readings
It is the essential guide for all students of journalism.
