Title:
Media writer's handbook : a guide to common writing and editing problems
Author:
Arnold, George T.
ISBN:
9780697355010
Personal Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Boston : McGraw-Hill, ©2000.
Physical Description:
xxi, 257 pages ; 24 cm.
Series:
The McGraw-Hill series in mass communication and journalism
McGraw-Hill series in mass communication and journalism.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Part I. Building sentences. 25 ways to improve writing immediately. Nouns -- Pronouns -- Noun-pronoun agreement -- Verbs and verbals -- Subject verb agreement -- Adjectives -- Adverbs -- Comparison of adjectives and adverbs -- Prepositions -- Conjunctions -- Interjections -- Sentences and syntax. Part II. Punctuating. Periods -- Question marks -- Exclamation marks -- Commas -- Semicolons -- Colons and dashes -- Parentheses and brackets -- Slashes and hyphens -- Apostrophes -- Quotation marks -- Sensitivity in language. Part III. Quick reference. Reference 1: Words frequently confused -- Reference 2 : Words frequently misspelled -- Reference 3: Irregular verbs -- Wordiness and trite expressions -- When to use a hyphen, one word, or two words.
Abstract:
"This book is a desk reference and quick guide to grammar. Media Writer's Handbook contains simple explanations, practical examples, and helpful suggestions. From language discrimination to wordiness, this book helps you avoid writing and editing errors."--Jacket.
Electronic Access:
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