August 07, 2009
The dean of Olivet College of Journalism, Dr. William Willis, recently published a new reference book that introduces journalistic decision-making to aspiring reporters.
His latest title, "The Mind of a Journalist: How Reporters View Themselves, Their World, and Their Craft," was released at the end of July by Sage Publishers.
Dr. Willis, a veteran journalist and noted professor, offers in-depth interviews with journalists around the nation to provide insights into how reporters think and why they do what they do.
He wrote the book over the course of two years during which he interviewed 13 journalists from respected print, broadcast and online media outlets. They include Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, CNN, the Memphis Commercial-Appeal, KUSA Television in Denver, and The Oklahoman.
The book examines tough topics that challenge contemporary journalists, such as: objectivity; ethical dilemmas; their perception in relation to the world they're assigned to cover; and how their faith might influence their coverage of a story.
A former reporter with The Oklahoman and The Dallas Morning News, Dr. Willis includes a discussion of reporting and writing techniques in the book, making it a supplementary option for introductory-level courses related to news and reporting.
Dr. Willis holds the Ph.D. in Journalism from the University of Missouri and the B.A. from the University of Oklahoma.
He has authored ten books on journalism and the media. His works are often integrated as reference materials into his course offerings at the Olivet College of Journalism, where he has taught Media and Culture and Media Management.
In December, Dr. Willis is slated to release another book, "100 Media Moments That Changed America." The book chronicles a myriad of events - from JFK's assassination to Hurricane Katrina - that changed the way the media is used as a mass communication tool and as a way to influence public opinion, according to its publisher Greenwood Press.
His latest title, "The Mind of a Journalist: How Reporters View Themselves, Their World, and Their Craft," was released at the end of July by Sage Publishers.
Dr. Willis, a veteran journalist and noted professor, offers in-depth interviews with journalists around the nation to provide insights into how reporters think and why they do what they do.
He wrote the book over the course of two years during which he interviewed 13 journalists from respected print, broadcast and online media outlets. They include Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, CNN, the Memphis Commercial-Appeal, KUSA Television in Denver, and The Oklahoman.
The book examines tough topics that challenge contemporary journalists, such as: objectivity; ethical dilemmas; their perception in relation to the world they're assigned to cover; and how their faith might influence their coverage of a story.
A former reporter with The Oklahoman and The Dallas Morning News, Dr. Willis includes a discussion of reporting and writing techniques in the book, making it a supplementary option for introductory-level courses related to news and reporting.
Dr. Willis holds the Ph.D. in Journalism from the University of Missouri and the B.A. from the University of Oklahoma.
He has authored ten books on journalism and the media. His works are often integrated as reference materials into his course offerings at the Olivet College of Journalism, where he has taught Media and Culture and Media Management.
In December, Dr. Willis is slated to release another book, "100 Media Moments That Changed America." The book chronicles a myriad of events - from JFK's assassination to Hurricane Katrina - that changed the way the media is used as a mass communication tool and as a way to influence public opinion, according to its publisher Greenwood Press.
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