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Constructing Legal Narratives: Law, Language And The Media, Jane Johnston, Rhonda Breit
Constructing Legal Narratives: Law, Language And The Media, Jane Johnston, Rhonda Breit
Jane Johnston
This paper proposes using the theory of narratology to connect to legal discourses and processes with the way the media translate the law into news. Focussing on the Australian context, it looks at the choice of language used my media in covering courts, how stories are told and retold within these primarily textual environments, as well as the selection processes used by journalists in covering these rounds. The paper extends the argument for a narratology of courts, to a narratology of court reporting, suggesting fundamental criteria of story, discourse and the interpretative context be examined. It foreshadows the need for …
Fm Radio News: Spreading The News Or Spread Too Thin?, Denise Raward, Jane Johnston
Fm Radio News: Spreading The News Or Spread Too Thin?, Denise Raward, Jane Johnston
Jane Johnston
United Kingdom investigative reporter Nick Davies has coined the term 'churnalism' to describe the UK print media's reliance on wire copy and press releases for the vast majority of its news. This study looks at this trend in Australia, focusing on the FM radio industry and a case study of one radio station which also serves as a news 'hub' for a national network. Davies found that up to 80 per cent of Fleet Street news is based on wire service, other media or press releases. This Australian FM newsroom study found nearly 90 per cent of networked news bulletins …
Public Relations: Theory And Practice, Jane Johnston
Public Relations: Theory And Practice, Jane Johnston
Jane Johnston
This leading introductory student text has been completely revised. With new examples, new information on digital strategies and on community relations, it reflects best contemporary practice in this increasingly influential profession.
Public relations is a dynamic and rapidly growing field which offers a variety of career paths. Whether you're developing the public image of an organisation, dealing with the media or managing issues for a large company, you need strong communication skills and a sound understanding of public relations processes.
This widely used introduction to theory and professional practice has been fully revised and includes new material on community relations. …
'Not Wrong For Long': The Role And Penetration Of News Wire Agencies In The 24/7 Landscape, Jane Johnston
'Not Wrong For Long': The Role And Penetration Of News Wire Agencies In The 24/7 Landscape, Jane Johnston
Jane Johnston
This paper examines the role of Australia’s single news agency, Australian Associated Press (AAP), in the Australian news media landscape. Specifically, we examine the prevalence of AAP copy in the ‘Breaking News’ sections of two major news websites in an effort to create a preliminary understanding of the impact of AAP on Australian news content. The results suggest an overwhelming reliance on copy from not just AAP, but international news agencies, in major news websites. Increasingly, the need for large volumes of news copy, coupled with the need for that copy to be published online as soon as possible, would …