TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wynford Hicks
AU  - Allen Gavin
TI  - English for journalists: : thirtieth anniversary edition
SN  - 9781032232652
U1  - 428.2 23
PY  - 2023///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge Taylor and Francis Group
KW  - Standard English usage
KW  - Grammar - Prescriptive Approach
N2  - English for Journalists has established itself in newsrooms the world over as an invaluable guide to the basics of English and to those aspects of writing, such as reporting speech, house style and jargon, which are specific to the language of journalism. Written in a highly accessible and engaging style, English for Journalists covers the fundamentals of grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing, with all points illustrated through a series of concise and illuminating examples. The book features practical, easy-to-follow advice with examples of common mistakes and problem words.This thirtieth anniversary edition features a revised first chapter on the state of English today by author Wynford Hicks, and a chapter on writing for social media by Gavin Allen, along with an updated glossary and references.This is an essential guide to written English for practising journalists and students of journalism today
ER  -