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The AP Stylebook has been called
“the journalist's bible.”


THE AP STYLEBOOK

Edited by Darrell Christian, Sally Jacobsen and David Minthorn.

The AP Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, a spiral-bound style manual produced by the world's leading news agency, is an essential handbook for all writers, editors, students and public relations specialists. The 2008 edition provides fundamental guidelines on spelling, grammar, punctuation and usage, with special sections on reporting business and sports. Included is an updated guide to media law.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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