A journalist is considered the custodian of upholding righteousness in society. Conventionally, ethics provide a practical guide to production of safe and credible journalism. This element of moral choice, the distinction between how papers acting under commercial pressure expect one to behave and how we can choose to behave, explains why ethics have a daily purpose. This book on ethics and codes in journalism is a veritable mine of information on the subject. The information is categorically organised under thirteen chapters. This will benefit the students and professionals in the field. CONTENTS . Introduction . Ethical Codes . Principles of Morality . Traditional Conventions . The Guidelines . Applied Ethics . Social Morality . Moral Code for Media . Ethics in Force . Reorganisation Process . Freedom of Expression . Law and Journalism . The Legislation; etc.

Mastery over language and perfect and lucid expression skill are the basic prerequisite of a good journalist. Language and expression are, thus, necessary for acquiring art of emphatic writing which is essential for accurate communication. CONTENTS Introduction; Art of Expression; The Readability; Errors and Correction; The Punctuation; Art of Reading; Literary Pieces; First Paragraph; Art of Interviewing; Art of Questioning; Practice of Comments; The Quotations; The Gossips; Statistics and Figures; General Devices (in Written Form); Mechanical Devices (for Conveying Written Messages); Various Categories; Verbal Communication; Various Styles; Art of Interview; Language of Advertisements; Advertisement Media; Concern Mistakes; etc. A dependable reference book for learners and professionals in the field.

News editing is a responsible job. It requires not only addition and deletion but also comprehensive study and full implication of the job done. Realising the true significance of an item of news is the topmost priority. Selection of proper words, forceful style, clarity of thought, broad vision, unbiased attitude, ability for analysis, power observation, rich general knowledge and above all, enthusiasm to serve the cause of journalism, are some of the basic characteristic of a news editor. Present Encyclopaedia is ready to throw ample light on each of these traits. This work has been particularly prepared for those, who have an urge to become an ace journalist of the future. General readers would also find it interesting and useful.

Editing is not only a task of adding and deleting of words but also a tough as well as responsible one also. While editing, many a thing has to be taken into consideration. Use of proper words and style, checking of facts, power of observation and analysis, awareness of the going-on in the four corners of the world, etc. are some of the essential constituents which go in making an editor. And importantly, a sort of indifference or objective outlook helps a lot in rendering the service with ease. The encyclopaedia is a bold initiative in this very direction, which paves the way for future journalists par excellence.