The Washington Post Deskbook On Style [antikvár]

Preface T"T"ords are the raw material of information. \ lL / At The Washington Post, reporters and editors process ˇ ˇ more than 150,000 English words every day, shaping them into sentences, paragraphs, headlines and graphics that convey information about every conceivable subject. That's the equivalent of writing, editing and producing a new 250-page book every 24 hours—a book that is delivered to readers who vary widely in interests, in education levels and in the amount of time they can devote to reading. We insist on accuracy and we strive for clarity. We also want to entertain. The purpose of this stylebook is to provide a consistent and coherent framework for the daunting task of delivering a newspaper that is lively and accessible as well as authoritative. We strive for fairness and balance in our coverage, and we want to be conscious of the sensitivities of our readers. So in addition to this book's main section, which deals with how we use the English language, you will find here brief essays on our standards and ethics, on newspaper law and libel, on the role of the ombudsman at the vii