Strategic Copy Editing

by John Russial

This pragmatic text helps students master the craft of copy editing--including both the editing skills and the "people skills" essential to professional success. Experienced newspaper copy editor and professor John Russial covers the fundamentals and more: how to edit for grammar, punctuation, usage, and style; attend to broader issues of fairness and focus; develop strong headlines and other display elements; and work collaboratively with reporters,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572309261
• ISBN13: 9781572309265
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"