TY - BOOK AU - Hyde,Grant Milnor TI - Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence: A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing AV - PN PY - 2008/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Reporters and reporting N1 - Release date is 2008-07-04; Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence" by Grant Milnor Hyde is a manual for reporters, correspondents, and students of newspaper writing, written in the early 20th century. This instructional text focuses on the practical aspects of writing news stories, emphasizing skill development in crafting clean, concise copy that meets the expectations of editors and readers alike. It reflects on the intricacies of gathering news and the conventions associated with reporting, aiming to guide novices through the initial challenges of the profession. The opening portion of the book introduces the dual functions of a newspaper reporter: gathering and writing news. Hyde underscores that proficiency in writing is crucial for success, indicating that both acquiring news and articulating it require distinct skills. He elaborates on the importance of mastering conventional forms of news stories and the nuances of content structure, with particular emphasis on the lead of a story, which encapsulates the essence of the news. The manual aims to equip budding reporters with the foundational knowledge necessary for effective storytelling in the ever-evolving landscape of journalism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25968 ER -