| Strategic Copy Editing Contributor(s): Russial, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1572309261 ISBN-13: 9781572309265 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $44.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Editing & Proofreading - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies |
| Dewey: 808.066 |
| LCCN: 2003017715 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.12" W x 8.98" (0.86 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |