Strategic Copy Editing (Paperback)

This pragmatic text helps students master the craft of copy editing - including both the editing skills and the people skills essential to professional success. Experienced newspaper copy editor and professor John Russial covers the fundamentals and more: how to edit for grammar, punctuation, usage, and style; attend to broader issues of fairness and focus; develop strong headlines and other display elements; and work collaboratively with reporters, other editors, and designers. Special attention is given to the copy editor's role as critical thinker and coach as well as resident wordsmith. Throughout, proven editing strategies are explained and numerous concrete examples and practical tips offered.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2004
First published:	December 2003
Authors:	John Russial
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-57230-926-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Writing skills Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Press & journalism Promotions
LSN:	1-57230-926-1
Barcode:	9781572309265

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