Author Description

Air Words is a new-to-Oxford revision for the Broadcast News Writing course. This combo text and workbook is known in the market for its no-nonsense instructional approach, student-friendly writing style, and large number of practical exercises throughout. Air Words emphasizes the basic mechanics of writing for broadcast media and offers a plethora of exercises to further students' skills. This edition will bring the book up-to-date with the numerous changes that have occurred in the last decade of broadcast journalism. Changes for the 4th edition include: 1) integration of technology, including online, smart phone, and social media presentations; 2) a new focus on multimedia journalism/convergence skills (print, broadcast, & new media); 3) approximately 20 new exercises, as well as several reworked exercises appropriate for class/group projects; 4) a companion website featuring a new Instructor's Manual with solutions to the book's exercises, as well as additional exercises for students. The book will retain its strong focus on the basics of writing and student exercises.