How do we practice journalism in a digital world, in which the old 'rules' no longer apply? This text offers comprehensive, instructive coverage of the techniques and secrets of being a successful online journalist, both from a theoretical and practical point of view. Reflecting the vitality of the web, it will inspire you to acquire new skills and make sense of a transforming industry.

Key Features:

How to investigate and break stories online
Learn to broadcast to millions using video and podcast
How to blog like a pro
Learn to manage and stimulate user-generated content
Include and use social media in your toolkit
How to dig out stories using data journalism
Rise to the challenge of citizen journalism
Make your journalism more interactive at every stage of the process
Dedicated chapter for Law and Online Communication

The Online Journalism Handbook is essential reading for all journalism students and professionals and of key interest to media, communication studies and more broadly the social sciences.