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This introduction chapter presents Part Four titled The Practitioner World. It is the last part of the handbook. Its content discusses how digitization and media convergence have significantly transformed the practice of journalism. It shows the impact of digital technology on journalism practice. It observes the changes taking place in news production processes, the increasing pressure on journalists to acquire digital skills and the growing need for the adoption of new business models for traditional media. The content of this part is solely written by practitioners who tell how reporters struggle to practice journalism and the wide implications of current journalistic practices for the industry, journalism scholarship and journalism education. The essays delve into the world of journalism practice, emphasizing diverse national contexts and their influence on the practice of journalism within different cultures and regions.
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Barkho, L., Lugo-Ocando, J., Jamil, S. (2024). What Journalism Practitioners Say. In: Barkho, L., Lugo-Ocando, J.A., Jamil, S. (eds) Handbook of Applied Journalism. Springer Handbooks of Political Science and International Relations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48739-2_29
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