Think like an editor: 50 strategies for the print and digital world

THINK LIKE AN EDITOR is designed for the new breed of editors who are evolving at the same time news and information sharing is changing. The book encourages students to apply themselves confidently, to think analytically, to examineinformation with scrutiny, and to see the big picture. Organized by the 50 strategies of editing and working, each "strategy section" runs in length from two to six pages, which makes content easy to find for both students and professors. The text combines an examination of depth of content--teaching students not only what to do as an editor--with insight into the process behind editorial decision making. Full of tips, lists, and memory aids THINK LIKE AN EDITOR works similarly to a brief handbook of editing. Both basic skills and advancedconcepts of editing are covered. INDICE: Part I: THINK LIKE AN EDITOR. 1. An editor's credo. 2. 10 steps toa better story: how to work with reporters on a focused plan before they report. 3. Enterprise: how to come up with good story ideas. 4. Spot news: how to help reporters react to breaking news. 5. News judgment: how to decide what's important. 6. Curiosity: how to strengthen this trait. 7. See the big picture:how to determine "what is" the story. 8. 5 simple steps: how to get reportersto think before they write. 9. Opening paragraphs. 10. Lead. 11. Quotes. 12. Nut graph. 13. Cosmic graph. 14. Give credit: how to ensure attribution, sources and substantiation. 15. Show, don't tell: how to ensure anecdotes, examplesand details. 16. Context: how to ensure background and relevance. 17. Closer look: how to tell where the story works and where it needs work. 18. Critical editing: ask key questions graph by graph. 19. Pace: keep the story moving. 20. Sensitivity: sexual orientation/gender/race/religion/disabilities. 21. Holding a story: 10 warning signs that a story should not run. 22. "Saving" a story: 10 things you can do to make a story work. Part II: WORK LIKE AN EDITOR. Editing the story. 23. Treat editing like a mystery: how to approach a story. 24.Edit for AP style. 25. Edit for grammar. 26. Edit for spelling. 27. Edit for punctuation. 28. Edit for accuracy. 29. Edit for fairness. 30. Edit for balance. 31. Edit for libel. 32. Skepticism: how being wary can prevent mistakes. 33. Tight writing: how to keep it simple. 34. Trim a story: 10 places to cut. 35. Transitions: how to change subjects and speakers. 36. Cliches: how to be original. 37. Verbs: how to choose strong ones. 38. Web copy: 10 things to know. 39. Wire copy: 10 ways to use it. 40. Points of entry. 41. Graphics/maps. 42. Photos. 43. Story placement. 44. Headlines. 45. Promo boxes/refers. Part III: ACT LIKE AN EDITOR. 46. Corrections: own up to mistakes. 47. Credibility: put yourself and your newsroom above reproach. 48. Fabrication: 10 ways to spot it. 49. Plagiarism: what editors can do. 50. Deadline pressure: how to get alongin the newsroom.

• ISBN: 978-0-495-00129-4
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Desconocida
• Páginas: 352
• Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés