The Journalistâs Companion is the book for every journalist and journalism studentâs coat pocket or backpack. Anchored by an annotated copy of the U. S. Constitution this slim and portable volume provides guidance inspiration and practical advice for being a journalist today. A veteran front-line news reporter and professor of journalism for another twenty years Christopher B. Daly has seen the attempts to silence and intimidate journalists. The Journalistâs Companion gives reporters editors and students the inspiration to stand tall along with advice to do their work well accurately and fearlessly. This book also includes a brief guide on how to file a Freedom of Information Act demand a checklist for reporters and editors designed to increase the level of accuracy in their work a primer on copyright and professional courtesy and a quick guide to staying safe while on assignment. . Language: English