English for Journalists
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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, English for Journalists covers the fundamentals of grammar, the use of spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing; with each point illustrated by concise examples.This revised and updated edition includes:an introductory chapter which discusses the present state of English and current trends in journalistic writinga new chapter in the grammar section featuring ten of the most common howlers made by journalistsup-to-date examples of spelling, punctuation and usage mistakes published in newspapers and magazinesa specimen house-style guide reproduced in fullan extended glossary of terms used in journalism.
PrefaceAcknowledgementsHow to use this book1The use of English12Grammar: the rules33Grammar: mistakes and confusions154Spelling295Punctuation386Reporting speech517House style568Style599Words6610Foreign words8411Figures10512Broadcast journalism109Glossary of terms used in journalism116Further reading123Index128
