Sports Briefs

Huh-huh. Funny. If youre familiar with the writings of Christopher Wilson, you have, no doubt, elicited a similar response. If youve never had the pleasure of reading Wilson, then you are fickinta be in for a treat. Sports Briefs is a collection of Wilsons 68 best columns from FanStop.com. Youll revisit Wilsons problems he had keeping his football pants up (The camera would then focus on me running to the sidelines, never letting go of my belt, to where I found a peaceful spot beside the water cooler where I could sip and pull, simultaneously.), along with hearing J.R. Rider tell the Thanksgiving story, in a way only Uncle J.R. can (I say uncle, but sum of yall could prolly call me Daddy.). The initial column from the highly-praised Suzy, Jaws and Merril series is included, as well as the moving account of the last days Wilsons father spent in Hospice battling cancer. Wilsons unique style of humor, sarcasm and storytelling is evident throughout, sure to draw numerous guffaws. For those who try on a new pair every week, or for those who have never worn them before, try on a pair of Sports Briefs today.

Includes a brief history of American journalism and discusses the duties of a journalist, styles of writing, the parts of a newspaper, newspaper and yearbook design, photography, and careers in journalism.

This revised edition of the perennial classic includes the latest information on the changes and trends in the world of journalism. It includes information on the exciting frontiers in digital journalism, including the use of Twitter, Facebook, and other social media to spread news. Also covered are the rise of citizen journalism and the new business models being considered because of the troubling times that print newspapers have faced. Students will be poised as tomorrow's journalism professionals with translatable skills no matter what conditions the future brings.

Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity. All degree-level students studying sport, and all effective professionals working in the sport sector need to have a sound understanding of research methods and how to critically interpret research findings. This broad-ranging, in-depth and practical textbook introduces research methods for students on sport-related degree courses, outlining the knowledge and practical skills needed to undertake meaningful research and to become a knowledgeable consumer of the research of others. The book explores every element of the research process, from the fundamental ‘what, why and who?’ questions, through research plans, literature review, qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and data analysis, to the communication of research results. It offers a critical appraisal of alternative methods, including mixed methods, as well as clear guidance on how to use each particular method. Every chapter contains test questions and practical exercises, detailed case studies, a clear chapter summary and extensive guides to further sport-related study resources, to enable students to check their understanding and develop, extend and apply their practical skills. Step-by-step introductions to the use of the key statistical packages Excel, SPSS and NVivo in sport research are included. On-line support materials include some 400 PowerPoint slides and copies of data-sets used in the book. With deeper and broader coverage than any other sport-related research methods textbook, and a clear focus on ‘how to do it’, Research Methods for Sport Studies and Sport Management is an essential companion for any sport-related degree course.

The new 12th edition of Scholastic Journalism is fully revised and updated to encompass the complete range of cross platform multimedia writing and design to bring this classic into the convergence age. Incorporates cross platform writing and design into each chapter to bring this classic high school journalism text into the digital age Delves into the collaborative and multimedia/new media opportunities and changes that are defining the industry and journalism education as traditional media formats converge with new technologies Continues to educate students on the basic skills of collecting, interviewing, reporting, and writing in journalism Includes a variety of new user-friendly features for students and instructors Features updated instructor manual and supporting online resources, available at www.wiley.com/go/scholasticjournalism