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Aimed at those pursuing careers in creating public prose, this is the definitive handbook for aspiring journalists. Offering budding writers suggestions on how to improve their skillseven when faced with a tight deadlinethis guide also reviews many elements essential to the occupation such as utilizing strong nouns and verbs, paring down adjectives and adverbs, describing with concrete detail, and avoiding clichs and the passive voice. Going beyond a standard presentation of information, this reference encourages students to put its methods into practice, making each and every word count and maintaining the appropriate energy level in their content. With expert analyses of realworld articles, this book also provides advice on avoiding poor sentence structure that can kill reader interest and includes perspectives on diversity sensitivity. Accessible, humorous, and engaging, this revised edition offers a practical approach for those seeking to improve their communication skills.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Journalistic Writing: Building the Skills, Honing the Craft'? A: The book is focused on helping aspiring journalists improve their writing skills, emphasizing techniques for creating strong public prose.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Robert M. Knight.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Third Edition of 'Journalistic Writing: Building the Skills, Honing the Craft'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 315 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in journalism? A: Yes, the book is aimed at those pursuing careers in journalism and offers practical advice for beginners.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include guidance on writing techniques, expert analyses of real-world articles, and tips on maintaining reader interest.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2010.
- Q: Does this book address diversity sensitivity in journalism? A: Yes, it includes perspectives on diversity sensitivity relevant to journalistic writing.
- Q: Can this book help improve my writing under tight deadlines? A: Yes, it provides suggestions on how to enhance writing skills, even when under pressure.