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Modern News Editing
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The Last Decade Has Seen Significant Shifts In The Roles Of Editors In The Newsroom. Pagination Has Moved Page Composition From The Backshop Into The Newsroom, Placing Additional Responsibilities On Copy And Design Editors. Newsrooms Have Become More Collaborative, With Emphasis On Cooperation Between Various Departments, And Between Copy Editors And Assigning Editors. The Biggest Change Is The Growth Of The Internet As A Medium For News Delivery. Most Newspapers Have Accompanying Web Sites, Where Breaking News Can Be Posted For Audiences Long Before The Next Print Edition Goes To Press. In A Sense, Its A Return To The Days When Newspapers Published Multiple Editions Throughout The Dayonly Now, Its Done Online.In Modern News Editing, Authors Ludwig And Gilmore Have Creatively Reworked Gilmores Classic Textbook To Fully Integrate Editing For Online Publication And Editing For Print. Whether The Medium Is A Print Newspaper Or An Online News Site, The Function Of Editors Remains The Same: To Guide A News Story From Its Inception To Its Publication. The Fundamentals Are Still Necessary. Is It News? How Should It Be Approached? How Should It Be Presented? Does The Grammar Pass Muster? Is Style Consistently Followed? Do Headlines And Photo Captions Capture Reader Interests? What Are The Needs And Desires Of The Audience? Have The Responsibilities Of The News Media To Promote A Free And Selfgoverning Society Been Met?The Modern News Editing Cdrom Is Packed With Exercises To Practice The Concepts Taught. Microsoft Word Files Feature Editable Sentences And Stories Containing Problems With Spelling, Grammar, Style, And Incorrect Facts. Also Included Are Photographs In Jpeg Format For Import Into Photo Editing And/Or Page Layout Programs, To Practice Cropping And Sizing, And For Use In Page Design. Sample Pages And Page Templates In Quark Xpress, Adobe Indesign, And Adobe Pagemaker Are Presented For Use In Page Design Exercises.Modern News Editing Is The Textbook Of Choice To Train Future Editors, Whether They Work For A Print Newsroom Or An Online Publication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of Modern News Editing? A: Modern News Editing focuses on the evolving roles of editors in both print and online newsrooms, emphasizing the integration of traditional editing skills with new digital practices.
- Q: Who are the authors of Modern News Editing? A: The authors of Modern News Editing are Mark D. Ludwig and Gilmore, who have updated the classic textbook to reflect contemporary practices in news editing.
- Q: What can I expect to find on the Modern News Editing CD-ROM? A: The CD-ROM includes exercises for practicing editing skills, editable Microsoft Word files with common editing mistakes, JPEG photographs for layout practice, and sample pages and templates for page design software.
- Q: Is Modern News Editing suitable for beginners? A: Yes, Modern News Editing is designed to train future editors, making it suitable for beginners as well as those looking to enhance their editing skills.
- Q: What is the publication date of Modern News Editing? A: Modern News Editing was published on August 8, 2005.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still usable.
- Q: How many pages does Modern News Editing have? A: Modern News Editing has 288 pages.
- Q: What binding type does Modern News Editing have? A: Modern News Editing is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in Modern News Editing? A: The book covers topics such as news story development, editorial responsibilities, grammar, style consistency, audience engagement, and the impact of digital media on news.
- Q: Can Modern News Editing be used for online news editing training? A: Yes, Modern News Editing integrates both print and online editing practices, making it applicable for training in both mediums.