The Style Book of The Detroit News by Detroit news
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"The Style Book of The Detroit News" by the Detroit News is a journalism style guide written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive manual serves as a reference for reporters and editors, emphasizing accuracy, clarity, and ethical standards in news reporting. The guide is structured to provide practical instructions on various aspects of writing, editing, and producing newspaper content, aiming for consistent journalistic quality. The opening portion of the style book
outlines a foundational philosophy for The Detroit News, advocating for journalism that is vigorous yet fair, interesting but not sensational, and always strives for accuracy. It highlights the importance of integrity in reporting, emphasizing the journalist's duty to provide truthful information to the public and respect for individuals’ reputations. Additionally, it sets forth guidelines for reporters, copy readers, and the overall news writing process, encouraging simplicity and clarity over ornate language. This introductory section establishes the paper's commitment to responsible journalism and serves as a critical resource for its staff. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Detroit news |
|---|---|
| Editor | Weeks, A. L. (Albert Loren), 1888-1963 |
| LoC No. | 19010299 |
| Title | The Style Book of The Detroit News |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Printing -- Style manuals |
| Subject | Journalism -- Style manuals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32997 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32997-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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