Contents

Preface

Chapter 1       The Job of the Editor

The Job of the Editor

Tools of an Editor

The Making of News

Beginning the Editing Process

Modern Challenges

Exercises

Chapter 2       Tools of the Editor

Grammar

Punctuation

Spelling

Dealing with Words

Common Writing Errors

Keepers of the Language

Exercises

Chapter 3       Style and the Stylebook

Wire Service Stylebooks

Journalistic Conventions

Language Sensitivity

Attention to Detail

Exercises

Chapter 4       Accuracy, Clarity, and Brevity

Accuracy

What to Check

References

Clarity

Brevity

Types of Writing

Four Characteristics of Media Writing

Exercises

Chapter 5       The Complete Editor

The Editor–Writer Relationship

Responsibilities of the Editor

Honesty and Fairness

Skepticism

Acting ...

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