English for journalists

Author(s)

• Hicks, Wynford

Bibliographic Information

English for journalists

Wynford Hicks

Routledge, 1998

2nd ed

Note

Includes index

First published 1993.

Description and Table of Contents

Description

English for Journalists is an invaluable guide not only to the basics of English, but to those aspects of writing, such as reporting speech, house style and jargon, which are specific to the language of journalism. Written in an accessible style, beginning with the fundamentals of grammar and the use of spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing and each point is illustrated with concise examples. This revised and updated edition includes: * a discussion of the recent debates surrounding the use of standard and idiomatic English * the correct use and spelling of foreign words * a chapter on broadcast journalism * an updated glossary of journalistic terms

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements How to use this book 1. The use of English 2. Grammar: the rules 3. Grammar: mistakes and confusions 4. Spelling 5. Punctuation 6. Reporting speech 7. House style 8. Style 9. Words 10. Foreign words 11. Figures 12. Broadcast journalism Glossary of terms used in journalism Further reading Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA36109570
• ISBN:
  • 0415170087
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 131 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PE1112
  • DC20 : 428.2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : English language -- Grammar
  • LCSH : Journalism -- Style manuals