"How to Write about the Media Today" is the first book to offer students and media practitioners a comprehensive approach for researching and preparing a report, paper, or presentation on some aspect of today's mass communication.

"How to Write about the Media Today" begins with a discussion of different types of media outlets--from traditional newspapers and television to the Internet--as well as an overview of contemporary directions in media studies. This is followed by a series of step-by-step strategies for selecting topics, conducting research, and writing cogently and engagingly...