English for Journalists
3rd Edition
Published on 14. November 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-415-40420-4 (ISBN)
Description
English for Journalists is an invaluable guide not only to the basics of English, but to those aspects of writing, such as reporting speech, house style and jargon, which are specific to the language of journalism.
Written in an accessible style, English for Journalists covers the fundamentals of grammar, the use of spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing; with each point illustrated by concise examples.
This revised and updated edition includes:
an introductory chapter which discusses the present state of English and current trends in journalistic writing
a new chapter in the grammar section featuring ten of the most common howlers made by journalists
up-to-date examples of spelling, punctuation and usage mistakes published in newspapers and magazines
a specimen house-style guide reproduced in full
an extended glossary of terms used in journalism.
Written in an accessible style, English for Journalists covers the fundamentals of grammar, the use of spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing; with each point illustrated by concise examples.
This revised and updated edition includes:
an introductory chapter which discusses the present state of English and current trends in journalistic writing
a new chapter in the grammar section featuring ten of the most common howlers made by journalists
up-to-date examples of spelling, punctuation and usage mistakes published in newspapers and magazines
a specimen house-style guide reproduced in full
an extended glossary of terms used in journalism.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-40420-4 (9780415404204)
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Wynford Hicks
English for Journalists
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11/2006
3rd Edition
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Person
Wynford Hicks is a freelance journalist and editorial trainer. He has worked as a reporter, sub-editor, feature writer and editorial consultant in magazines, newspapers and books, and as a teacher of journalism specialising in the use of English, sub-editing and writing styles. He is the author of 'Writing for Journalists' and 'Quite Literally', and the co-author of 'Subediting for Journalists.'
Content
1. The State of English 2. Grammar: The Rules 3. Grammar: Top 10 Mistakes 4. Grammar: Problems and Confusions 5. Spelling 6. Punctuation 7. Reporting Speech 8. Style 9. Words 10. Foreign Words 11. Figures. Bulletin Style Guide. Glossary of Terms Used in Journalism