English for Journalists has established itself in newsrooms the world over as an invaluable guide to the basics of English and to those aspects of writing, such as reporting speech, house style and jargon, which are specific to the language of journalism. Written in a highly accessible and engaging style, English for Journalists covers the fundamentals of grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing, with all points illustrated through a series of concise and illuminating examples. The book features practical, easy-to-follow advice with examples of common mistakes and problem words.
This thirtieth anniversary edition features a revised first chapter on the state of English today by author Wynford Hicks, and a chapter on writing for social media by Gavin Allen, along with an updated glossary and references.
This is an essential guide to written English for practising journalists and students of journalism today.
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- Authors:
- Hicks, Wynford (Freelance Journalist, UK)|Allen, Gavin
- Year Published:
- 2023
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- Illustrations Note:
- 69 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
- ISBN:
- 9781032232652
- Number of Pages:
- 208
- Publication Date:
- 31/07/2023
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Series:
- Media Skills
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781032232652