Editing : The Design of Rhetoric
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| Title: | Editing : The Design of Rhetoric |
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| Description: | 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. |
| Authors: | Sam Dragga, Gwendolyn Gong |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Technical editing, Editing, English language--Rhetoric |
| Categories: | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Editing & Proofreading, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Rhetoric, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Composition |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | 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. |
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| ISBN: | 9780415784955 9780895030597 9781351854498 9781351854504 9781315227894 |
