| Description |
xii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
"As the knowledge economy takes shape, editors face many challenges. Technology is transforming publishing, text is losing out to graphics, and writing is distorted by cliché, hype and spin. More than ever, editors are needed to add value to information and to rescue readers from boredom and confusion"--Back cover |
| Contents |
The editor in context -- The publishing process-- Management and liaison-- Substance and structure-- Language -- Illustrations and tables -- Completeness and consistency -- Proofs-- Editing methods-- Working with documents and files -- Freelance editing |
| Analysis |
Editing |
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English language |
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Publishing |
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Standards |
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Writing |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2004 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-230) and index |
| Subject |
Editing.
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Journalism -- Editing.
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| Reading List |
ALW738 recommended text 2024
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| ISBN |
9781107402188 (paperback) |
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