English for Journalists: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition (Media Skills)

English for Journalists: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition (Media Skills)
by: Wynford Hicks(Author),Gavin Allen(Author)
Edition: 5th
Publication Date: 31 July 2023
Language: English
Print Length: 214 pages
ISBN-10: 1032232641
ISBN-13: 9781032232645
Book Description
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.