When Words Collide: A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style, 7th Edition (Series in Mass Communication and Journalism) by Lauren Kessler, Duncan McDonald Spiral-bound: 243 pages Published: 2007 ISBN-10: 0495050253 ISBN-13: 978-0495050254
Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE is praised by students for its straightforward and clear-almost conversational-presentation of grammar. This versatile grammar and usage handbook will work for you as a beginning student and as you continue as a media writer. It provides concise, clear explanations and examples, as well as quick and accurate answers to grammar or usage questions. The unique 'from writer to writer' perspective guides you through the writing process.
WHEN WORDS COLLIDE is used by university journalism departments to force-feed the conventions of grammar, usage, and punctuation to journalism majors. It is an excellent and accurate resource that serves this purpose well.
New in the 7th Edition: • A new first chapter that focuses on the difference between casual writing (e-mails, text messages) and professional writing • The former first and second chapters now combined to focus on tips for writing well and the grammatical stumbling blocks that impede the process • A restructured chapter on the sentence that includes a full discussion of passive voice • An even clearer, more comprehensive look at parts of speech • New, entertaining and instructive examples of powerful, stylish writing