Creative editing / Dorothy A. Bowles, Diane L. Borden.

By:

Bowles, Dorothy A

Contributor(s):

Borden, Diane L

Material type:

TextSeries: Wadsworth series in mass communication and journalismPublisher: Boston, Mass., USA : Thomson/Wadsworth, [2008]Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xv, 414 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0495095710 (pbk.)
9780495095712 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

Contents:

The Copy Editor's Role. 2. Using Correct Grammar and Punctuation. 3. Consistent Style and Correct Words. 4. Checking Facts. 5. Editing Stories. 6. Legal Concerns. 7. Editing and Ethics. 8. Typography. 9. Writing Headlines. 10. Editing Pictures and Infographics. 11. Design and Layout. Workbook.

Summary: "Creative Editing" has been consistently praised by reviewers for its comprehensive coverage, excellent organization, and contemporary content. The Fifth Edition continues to live up to this reputation through consistent presentation, reinforcement, and practical application of editing concepts. The book covers all aspects of editing for print and online media, and provides ample practice exercises for students to perfect the principles they are learning. Beginning with basic language skills, the authors guide the reader through every phase of a professional copy editor's job. The book's practical textbook/workbook approach provides a good framework that encourages students to practice their skills as they learn.

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	Main	RTC Library Main opac		Main TEST		808 BOW					Available			30010772

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Creative Editing" has been consistently praised by reviewers for its comprehensive coverage, excellent organization, and contemporary content. The Fifth Edition continues to live up to this reputation through consistent presentation, reinforcement, and practical application of editing concepts. The book covers all aspects of editing for print and online media, and provides ample practice exercises for students to perfect the principles they are learning. Beginning with basic language skills, the authors guide the reader through every phase of a professional copy editor's job. The book's practical textbook/workbook approach provides a good framework that encourages students to practice their skills as they learn.