Editing : the design of rhetoric / / S. Dragga and G. Gong

• Autore: Dragga Sam
• Pubblicazione: London, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Routledge, , 2017; ©1989
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (211 pages) : illustrations, graphs, tables
• Disciplina: 808.0666
• Soggetto topico: Technical editing; Editing; English language - Rhetoric
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): GongGwendolyn
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The canons of rhetoric -- Invention. Rhetorical theory of invention ; Practice -- Arrangement. Rhetorical theory of arrangement ; Practice -- Style. Rhetorical theory of style ; Practice -- Delivery. Rhetorical theory of delivery ; Practice -- Epilogue : integrating the canons.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is intended to familiarize readers with the theoretical basis and practical applications of the editing process. This involves the examination of the rhetorical canons-invention, arrangement, style, delivery; and the corresponding rhetorical objectives of editing - accuracy, clarity, propriety, and artistry. We envision a diverse audience for this book. For aspiring editors, we offer an introduction to rhetorical principles as a vehicle for developing a repertoire of theoretically sound and effective strategies. For professionals-directors of communications, public relations specialists, experienced writers and editors of professional and technical publications - this book will serve as a reference and guide reinforcing their intuitive understanding and appreciation of the art of editing.
• Titolo autorizzato: Editing
• ISBN: 1-351-85450-X; 1-315-22789-4; 1-351-85449-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910466819103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Baywood's technical communications series.