Cengage Advantage Books: Think Like an Editor: 50 Strategies for the Print and Digital World
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1133311377 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Both basic skills and advanced concepts of editing are covered.. The book encourages students to apply themselves confidently, to think analytically, to examine information with scrutiny, and to see the big picture. Full of tips, lists, and memory aids, THINK LIKE AN EDITOR works similarly to a brief handbook of editing. The text combines an examination of content depth with insight into the process behind editorial decision-making. THINK LIKE AN EDITOR is designed for the new breed of editors who are evolving at the same time news and information sharing is changing. The second edition features new strategies to help students think creatively in a world of social media, handle multiple platforms, and keep readers engaged. Organized by the 50 strategies of editing and working, each "strategy section" is two to six pages long, which makes content easy to find for both students and professors
"I can honestly say that one of the best things about this text is that it is ONE book; the other text I used had a handbook, a workbook, and an exam book.""I will adopt the book again and again."
Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where he is chair of the Department of Newspaper and Online Journalism. Steve's 30-year career in newsrooms and classrooms has covered these stops: "Clarion-Ledger" in Jackson, MS; "Democrat and Chronicle", Rochester, NY; "Gannett New Media", Rosslyn, VA; "USA TODAY", Rosslyn, VA; and "Public Opinion", Chamber
Candice S said Solid Advice for Fledgling Journalists. Both journalists and editors can refine their skills by seeing stories through each other's perspective. This book is easy to read, with short strategy discussions instead of formal chapters. It presents not only the rules of the journalism road, but gives explanations and plenty of examples. Most fledgling journalists really want to be creative writers -- so why do they need to punctuate, for example