Edit is a handbook that outlines the skills and theory students need to become professionals who can produce attractive and readable publications. This text targets the sub-editing and design needs and issues evident in the journalism, online media and public relations industries today. The first half of this book establishes the theory while the second half develops the practical skills necessary for producing contemporary layout.
- Contains practical layout examples.
- Online content is integrated throughout the book.
- Colour insert of images relating to photo editing chapter.
- Chapter 8 focuses on ethics and legal issues related directly to sub-editing.
Contents
1. Introduction to Publication Design
- Chapter Aims
- Introduction
- A Sub-Editor is Born
- Ok Then, Give Me a Job Description
- Evolving Editing - Layout and Design Transitions
- Culture and News Production
- Book Overview
2. The Sub-Editor's Role
- Chapter Aims
- Introduction
- The Generic Sub-Editor
- Sub-Editing Specialisations
- News Selection
- News Value and Judgement
- Conclusion
3. Spel Cheque: Style, Grammar and News Production
- Introduction
- What are Style Guides Used For?
- The Content of a Style Guide
- Style for Public Relations
- Conclusion
4. Designing Pages
- Introduction
- Getting Started with Layout and Design
- News Page Design Fundamentals
- Designing Feature Pages and Magazines
- Innovations in Newspaper Design
- A Word on Sub-Editing Packages
- Conclusion
5. Fonts and Formats
- Introduction
- Typograph...What?
- Typography and Readability
- Making Fonts Work Online
- Conclusion
6. Writing Headlines and Captions
- Introduction
- Headlines: Their Role and the Importance of Word Economy
- Headline Writing Principles
- Captivating Captions
- Language Pitfalls
- Conclusion
7. Power Pictures
- Introduction
- Photograph Sources
- Picture Editing - The Basics
- Cropping Photographs
- The Other Side - The Photographer's Viewpoint
- Using Still Images Online
- Conclusion
8. Ethics and Editing
- Introduction
- Sub-Editors and Ethics
- Ethical Challanges for Newspaper Subs
- Online Editing Ethical Dilemmas
- Conclusion
9. Public Relations Publications
- Introduction
- PR Publications - The Basics
- Newsletters, Brochures, Posters and Websites
- Conclusion
10. Online News
- Introduction
- Online News History
- Online Dynamics
- Online Journalism Case Studies
- Conclusion
11. Online Design
- Introduction
- Online Design Basics
- Screen Navigation Principles
- Podcasting
- Conclusion
Scott Downman – Media Trainer with ethnic minorities in Northern Thailand & Lecturer, Journalism/Public Relations, Griffith University
The site supplements the text with extra resources for lecturers:
- Instructor’s Manual containing sample activities for tutorials for each chapter, including handouts where appropriate
- Tables and Figures from the text in PowerPoint to be used in lectures and tutorials
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