The Art of Editing in the Age of Convergence

The Art of Editing in the Age of Convergence, 9/e Brian S. Brooks, Missouri School of Journalism James L. Pinson, Eastern Michigan University The Art of Editing offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of editing available. While traditional newspaper editing forms the foundation of the text, the Ninth Edition of The Art of Editing details the major changes revolutionizing the media industry and prepares you to work in convergent environments, where skill in print, broadcast and online operations is essential. Features of the Ninth Edition: Emphasizes online editing and editing new media toensure that you are prepared to work in a variety of contemporary media environments. Discussescitizen journalism" in a new section that reflects on the growing democratization of the media and what that democratization means for journalists and editors in particular. Identifies the types of stories editors are likely to encounter in their daily jobs and the errors to watch out for, particularly when it comes to business, the courts, medicine, politics, and entertainment. Reflects on the ethical issues and decisions you'll encounter when editing for today's media. Offers a separate student workbook to give you the opportunity to practice the strategies and techniques discussed in the book.