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The
AP Stylebook has been called
“the journalist's bible.”
THE AP STYLEBOOK
Edited
by Norm Goldstein |
Online or in print, the AP Stylebook is the essential tool
for all writers, editors, students and public relations specialists.
The AP Stylebook offers guidelines on spelling, usage, grammar,
and punctuation, with special sections on business and sports.
The Stylebook’s “Briefing on Media Law”
offers practical guidelines on libel law, privacy, copyright
and access. AP President and CEO Tom Curley writes, “the
AP Stylebook remains committed to its original concept: to
provide a uniform presentation of the printed word, to make
a story written anywhere understandable everywhere.”
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The mystery of the
comma, revealed.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUIDE TO PUNCTUATION
By Rene J. Cappon |
“Punctuation in skilled hands is a remarkably subtle
system of signals, signs, symbols and winks that keeps readers
on the smoothest road,” writes Rene J. Cappon in “The
Associated Press Guide to Punctuation.” A stickler for
consistency, clarity and correct usage, Cappon has separate
chapters dedicated to the various punctuation symbols —
from the dash and the semicolon, to the hyphen and the ever-elusive
comma. This easy-to-use guide, from the author of AP's "Guide
to News Writing," is an invaluable source for information
on one of the most important aspects of clear and precise
writing.
AP Members
and Staff
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Do’s and don’ts,
on the air and off.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BROADCAST NEWS HANDBOOK
By
Brad Kalbfeld |
Learn the basic tenets of broadcast journalism with “The
Associated Press Broadcast News Handbook.” AP Broadcast
news veteran Brad Kalbfeld reviews the practical aspects of
writing and delivering news in all electronic media and offers
indispensable advice on key technical aspects of the job.
The AP Broadcast News Handbook provides expert guidelines
on how to find, research, write, edit, produce, and deliver
authoritative, accurate, and engaging news stories in the
studio or from the field. A key feature is "The Specifics
of Broadcast Style," an A-to-Z quick-reference style
guide offering concise definitions of hundreds of key words
and phrases.
AP
Members and Staff
Others
Write good well.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUIDE TO NEWS WRITING
By Rene J. Cappon
In the updated edition of his classic writing guide formerly
known as The Word, Rene J. Cappon writes that a news report
can be “like a river in flood, sweeping along a great
many things that shouldn’t be there: trees, drowned
raccoons, front porches, old shoes.” With dry wit and
wisdom, Cappon addresses key points including what makes a
good news story, how to construct a good lead, how to use
quotes and cite sources and how to keep your writing clear
and concise.
AP
Members and Staff
Others Call 1-800-338-3282 or access www.thomsonlearning.com
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUIDE TO PHOTOJOURNALISM
By Brian Horton
“The Associated Press Guide to Photojournalism”
goes beyond the basics of lenses and exposure times to offer
a rare, insider's perspective on the art and craft of photojournalism.
With than 30 years of experience as an AP photographer and
photo editor, Brian Horton focuses on the indispensable elements
of content, style, and the creative process while providing
useful instruction on technical considerations. Using some
200 photographs from AP archives, Horton analyzes what constitutes
great news photos of every type, including portraits, tableaus,
sports shots, battlefield scenes, and more. He offers unique
insights into composition and style, along with invaluable
advice on how to develop a style of your own.
AP
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Others
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTING HANDBOOK
By
Jerry Schwartz |
Today journalism exists in the fast-moving, high-tech Information
Age. Yet, the basics of good reporting remain constant: source
development, solid interview techniques, organizational skills
– and objectivity. Veteran AP reporter and editor Jerry
Schwartz takes a new generation of journalists through these
vital basics. Schwartz offers detailed information on all
aspects of reporting, whether local, national or international.
He uses examples of some of AP’s best reporting, from
working on specialty beats to utilizing a range of investigative
tools, including computer-assisted reporting (see also “The
Associated Press Guide to Internet Research and Reporting”).
First-hand advice and anecdotes from outstanding AP reporters
both entertain and inform with hard-earned wisdom and insights.
AP Members
and Staff
Others
Write in the big leagues.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SPORTS WRITING HANDBOOK
By Steve Wilstein
Steve Wilstein has won 17 sports writing awards since 1988,
including the 1999 AP Sports Editors award for breaking the
news of Mark McGwire's use of a muscle supplement, considered
the "story of the year." A veteran AP sports writer
and columnist, Wilstein continues to cover major sports events
around the globe. With fascinating and instructive anecdotes
— and writing examples from some of the best in the
business — Wilstein has provided required reading for
aspiring and working sports reporters. “The Associated
Press Sports Writing Handbook” deals with the techniques
of sports writing as well as how to get started as a reporter;
the differences in local, national and feature writing; the
influence of the Internet; and where the business is headed.
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MANUAL DE TECNICAS DE REDACCION PERIODISTICA
By Jorge Covarrubias |
Jorge Covarrubias has 33 years experience with The Associated
Press’ Latin America Desk, as a translator, journalist,
editor and mentor. He has given numerous lectures in more
than 10 countries and has conducted writing seminars for AP
Spanish language writers in Central and South America. His
“Manual de Técnicas de Redacción Periodística”
is an educational handbook for Spanish-language print and
broadcast journalists. Covarrubias explores common mistakes,
looks at differing opinions and offers techniques for clear
and concise journalistic writing without sacrificing stylistic
richness.
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