Inside Reporting

I purchased this for my journalism class after my professor recommended it, and I can honestly say it’s an amazing resource. The book breaks down the fundamentals of journalism in a way that’s clear, engaging, and easy to follow. I really appreciate how it blends practical tips with real-world examples, making concepts feel relevant and applicable to class assignments. The layout is visually appealing, with graphics and sidebars that keep it from feeling like a dry textbook. It covers everything from news writing and interviewing to ethics and media law, giving a well-rounded foundation for anyone entering the field. I can already tell it’s a book I’ll be referring back to beyond this semester, not just for class but for my own growth as a writer. If you’re a journalism student—or even just curious about the craft—I highly recommend this book. It’s both informative and enjoyable to read, which is rare for a textbook!

When I learned that I had to spend around $100 for a textbook, I was not very happy. However, now that I have completed Print Journalism 1 using this book, I can say that money was well worth it. The amount of examples of great journalism is impressive. Tim Harrower has gathered several excerpts of famous works of journalism in the back of the book and has placed examples of various kinds of writing throughout the chapters. This makes it very easy for students to learn how to utilize different styles of journalism. The way this book is set up makes it very easy to learn the material. Different subjects are presented every few pages, such as how a newsroom functions and how to write sports pieces. Each section has colorful graphics, helpful hints, exercises, and a lot of pertinent information. Tim Harrower has done an awesome job presenting information without sounding stuffy or boring. He makes being an editor or journalist sound fun. However, he does write about how the real world functions and how important it is to be a good gatekeeper for your readers. Harrower also does a good job clearly explaining what shield laws are and how reporters function alongside the government. If you are new to journalism or are taking a class on it, this book can help. It is funny, it is useful, it is informational, it is great. In short, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about journalism.

I was quite impressed with this new, up-to-date textbook. The examples and exercises provided are relevant (as opposed to some outdated text book) and interesting. The book's layout is fun and truly kept me engaged throughout. I would recommend this text to any journalism instructor looking to keep his/her students' attention. For students-- if your instructor uses it, you'll like it (and you're lucky that your professor isn't stuffy!).

The most important aspect to consider - the actual content of the book - is fantastic for teaching a journalism 101 course. If I used a textbook, this would definitely be the my first choice, and I've read through quite a few journalism texts. It covers a lot of topics, has well thought-out writing samples, and the quizzes/exercises at the end of each chapter are very thought provoking. However, the the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is simply the quality of materials: cover, binding, and paper. The paper is more of a newspaper type paper which left my hands really dry and irritated after reading a while. It's a minor issue. But more importantly, the binding is terrible, at least in my copy. The first time I opened the book, pages in the back fell out. I would expect more for the $120+ price tag of NEW book. If you purchase this, and I recommend you do if you teach scholastic journalism, do yourself a huge favor and buy a used copy.

This book helped me with my news writing class.

Very disappointed in the quality of the book materials. Not really a book. This seems more like a magazine, and not a high quality magazine. We save our textbooks for reference and I am afraid this one won’t last - hopefully it lasts the duration of the class.

If you want to learn how to write news, this book is for you. I used this as a textbook at my Journalism class at the college. It has many photos, pictures, charts. If you are a visual person like me, this is your book!

Fabulous resource for anyone in journalism classes. I bought this as a textbook for my journalism program, from which I graduated last year. I keep it as a reference. Fun to read. Easy to read. Laid out and designed like a magazine, it is definitely a communication major's pleasure to read.

Absolutely fantastic book about everything you could possibly need to know about the craft of journalism!

Excellent product, very reasonably priced.