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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465624003321

Autore

Gandon Mike

Titolo

English for international journalists / / Mike Gandon ; edited by Heather Purdey

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

0-203-14362-0

1-299-27891-4

1-136-50084-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (198 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PurdeyHeather

Disciplina

428.2/40240704

Soggetti

English language - Usage

Journalism - Authorship

English language - Grammar

English language

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; English for International Journalists; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Making contact; 3 Interviewing; 4 Some tricky grammar; 5 Prepositions; 6 Phrasal verbs; 7 The language of journalism; 8 Broadcast language; 9 Comment, opinion and blogs; 10 The language of sustained argument; 11 The language of impartial reporting; 12 Sensitive language; 13 Specialist reporting; 14 The language of the newsroom; 15 Fun phrases; 16 Common mistakes; 17 Answers to exercises; Appendix 1 Self-diagnostic test; Appendix 2 Self-diagnostic test: Answer key

Appendix 3 Self-diagnostic test: Score indicatorIndex

Sommario/riassunto

English for International Journalists is a clear and engaging step-by-step guide for non-native speakers using English in journalism across all forms of media. In-depth language analysis is provided in the specialised context of journalism, as well as a comprehensive approach to the rules and guidelines necessary for avoiding the pitfalls and errors that undermine accuracy and clarity. The book, written by Mike Gandon and edited by Heather Purdey, covers a broad range of vital



subjects, including: Making contact Interviewing Grammar and journalistic w