Search: Theory and Practice in Journalism Online

Whether uncovering breaking stories, finding reliable background information, or finding the right contributors for stories and packages, there is now a wealth of information available to journalists online - but where to begin?

In Search: Theory and Practice in Journalism Online, Murray Dick provides a practical and theoretical overview of the journalistic research potential in various online tools. Written by a leading expert in the field, the book offers experience-based guidance into online search for journalism.

Key features:

• Up-to-date coverage of advanced search, the ''invisible web'', social media, multimedia and the verification of online material
• A critical overview of theory in online ethics, verification, and use of social media in journalism online
• Original research into search theory, privacy, trust and rights issues online
• Student-friendly pedagogy based upon professional practice and informed by experts in online research

Search: Theory and Practice in Journalism Online is essential reading for undergraduate students of digital journalism, online reporting and journalism studies.