Contemporary Editing [Paperback]

Cecilia Friend (Author), Donald Challenger (Author), Katherine C. McAdams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0844232106 | ISBN-13: 978-0844232102

Today's news media are increasingly affected by the emergence of electronics and interactive technology and the quickening pace of contemporary life. Yet the time-honored skills of copy editing and news judgment are still necessary. News professionals of the future need a combination of emerging and traditional skills to prepare themselves for editing in the 21st century. "Contemporary Editing" is the definitive text to equip your students with both the basic skills of effective publications editing, and the context to deal with the changing nature of the print medium and news forums. Each chapter opens with an overview and ends with a summary of the topics covered in the chapter. Boxes highlight important points, while step-by-step editing helps students think critically about making editorial decisions and news judgements. Profiles of industry professionals give students the inside scoop on successful journalists. Photos, illustrations, graphs, and sample articles add to the lively writing and visual appeal of the book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 631 pages
• Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844232106
• ISBN-13: 978-0844232102
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,971,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Tool for Students AND Professional Writers, March 30, 2000

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A. Lau - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Editing (Paperback)

Contemporary Editing provides a refreshing view of the role of editors in today's Internet economy. In addition to discussing the basic elements of superior editing, from grammar and punctuation to style and content, the authors provide readers with insight about serving news on the Web and in print with good judgement -- that is, how to pick out the real news and value for consumers.

As a communications professional, I found Contemporary Editing a valuable resource to have on hand along the side of my AP Style Guide, a book I find myself referring to daily. Reviewing the book from the viewpoint of a journalism student, I found the book also a good resource for learning the basics and achieving the skills necessary for today's up-and-coming news reporters and editors.

Because this book comes from a team of well-respected college professors and newspaper editors, I believe most students and writers will find the information timely and up-to-date.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent tool for journalists, February 6, 2003

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Adam Samrov - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Editing (Paperback)

This book, which is written by my professor here at UC, is an excellent tool for journalists to use to help them better their writing and editing skills.