Elements of News Writing

Name: Elements of News Writing
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ISBN: 9780205781126

ISBN-10: 0205781128

ISBN-13: 9780205781126

Edition: 3rd 2012 (Revised)

Authors: James Kershner

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Modeled on Strunk and White's classic 'The Elements of Style', this text is a clear, concise handbook that presents the essential rules of journalism. The author pays extra attention to grammar and usage, with easy-to-follow basic tips on writing.

Book details

List price: $84.64
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication date: 5/12/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.00" long x 0.40" tall
Weight: 0.638




The Basics



What is News?



History of Journalism in the United States



The Role of the News Media in American Society



Kershner's Five Rules of Journalism



Basics of Good Journalism



A Stylebook Primer



How to Read a Newspaper



Grammar and Usage



Commonly Misused Words



Punctuation



Punctuating Quotations



Active and Passive Voice



Spell Checkers



Writing News Stories



How to Write a News Story in 15 Steps



How to Write a Strong Lead



How to Structure a News Story



How to Conduct an Interview



Covering Beats



How to Cover Meetings and Speeches



How to Cover the Police and Courts



How to Cover Disasters and Tragedies



How to Write Obituaries



Specialized Writing



How to Write Reviews and Criticism



How to Write Editorials and Columns



How to Write Feature Stories



How to Write Profiles



How to Market Feature Stories



Editing Newspapers



How Newspapers Are Organized



How to Plan a Newspaper



How to Lay Out a Page



How to Write Headlines



How to Write Cutlines



How to Use Photos and Graphics



How to Edit Stories



Advanced Topics



Legal Considerations in Journalism



Ethical Considerations in Journalism



The Future of the Mass Media



Tips From the Best


Index