A Textbook of REPORTING

News reporting can be a difficult task, especially with all the preparation and responsibilities involved. With practice and focus, however, reporters can cover stories in a way that will give readers a clear and detailed picture of the news in question. Many news stories are based on events, whether private or public, planned or unplanned. For solid event reporting, journalists should take a number of things along with them. A writing instrument and paper, of course, are essential. Voice record