Hindus, muslims and christian missionaries were publishing their magazines and. Trinity institute of professional studies sector 9, dwarka institutional area, new delhi75 affiliated institution of g. It also helps the subeditors who can easily delete as much of the story from the tail without affecting the readability. No matter which method you choose,you will accomplish what y ou set out to do. Some laymen may just think that the newspaper reporters simply have to gather enough news material to fill the columns of their newspaper. Copy editing and proofreading symbols symbol meaning example delete remove the end fitting. The quark revolution a sociologist writing about the press divided newspaper staffs into gatherers and processors. Duties and responsibilities of a newspaper subeditor. Subeditors or subs, working under a chief editors discretion, ensure quality control of a submission before it is ready for public display. There is a lot of ignorance among the public regarding the importance of editing the news.
The fifth unit will focus on the various functions and qualifications of a sub editor and chief sub editor. Distributed once a month, it will keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in journalism training. Early communication systems in india news writers of mogul period, development of printing early efforts to publish newspapers in different parts of india. Successful subediting for the web essentially requires learning how to adapt, develop and, in some cases, move away from traditional subbing skills. The book deals with the concepts and processes of editing. Subs try to make articles readable, accurate and widely read. Sub editors or subs, working under a chief editor s discretion, ensure quality control of a submission before it is ready for public display. It will also tell the students about the editing procedures and different people associated with editing in newspaper organization like the subeditor and the chief subeditor. Then you will be ready to begin refining your reporting, writing and editing techniques as an intern and then as a professional.
News editing is an important function in the field of journalism. Many sub editors have a college degree, often in journalism, english, or communications. Independent journalism handbook of deborah potter is executive director of newslab. Brevity is a great virtue in journalism appreciated by. Chapter 1 basic concepts of journalism ieitv network. In 19th century when journalism was taking its shape in subcontinent the most popular periodicals were religious magazines. Copyediting or sub editing is often taught as a college or university. In fact, the subeditor with a wide experience in his work is the most suitable person to become the editor in due course of time. Mass communication and journalism is institutionalized and source specific. I check and correct grammar, spellers, literals typing mistakes. Ticking the ts and dotting is is not the job of subeditors alone. The fifth unit will focus on the various functions and qualifications of a subeditor and chiefsub editor.
The desk comprising news editor, chief subeditor and subeditor, is crucial to the production of a newspaper or magazine. In 19th century when journalism was taking its shape in sub continent the most popular periodicals were religious magazines. This course explores the role of the subeditor and gives a basic introduction to the skills of copysubbing, headlinewriting, the use of pictures and layout. Copy editing quiz journalism education association.
Subediting can be studied as a single subject or as part of one of our professional qualifications. There are also distance learning or online courses available. Mcm311 reporting and sub editing table of contents. Reporting and subediting mcm 311 vu lesson 1 introduction to news reporting the students of journalism or mass communication must know the basic terminologies which are being used by the professionals. This page is intended to be a collaborative style guide for online subeditors, including useful tips. Visit our website to learn more about this and our other qualifications. It will also tell the students about the editing procedures and different people associated with editing in newspaper organization like the sub editor and the chief sub editor. She has taught journalism as a faculty member at the poynter institute and at american university, and is a past executive. Visit our website to learn more about this and our other. Select a series from the options below or scroll down to view past papers, examiner reports and marking schemes from past examination series in your. Much like a copy editor, a subeditor verifies any grammar, style, and spelling errors, as well as checks if all information is factually correct. Moreover, we highlight the need for further research on the newspaper subeditor, and the relevant consequences for students.
It is the task of the subeditor to decide as to what is going in for tomorrows newspaper and in what form. Even if you want to be a reporter, becoming proficient as an editor will improve your. Proofreading, revising, and editing skills success in 20 minutes a day begins with a discussion. The subeditor has the nose for selecting the right type of news. U, delhi bjmc print journalism ii 24203 print journalism ii. This article zooms in on sub editing in newswriting as a form of professional editing, addressing three research questions. Subediting is the responsibility of checking all of the written text of print content before it is released for publishing. The role varies depending on whether you are working in print, online, featuresbut many of the elements remain the same and the fundamental reason remains quality is crucial for maintaining credibility. Copy editing also copyediting is the process of revising written material to improve readability and fitness for its purpose, as well as ensuring that it is free of grammatical and factual errors. Our subediting course is designed to help you develop the skills you need to be an outstanding subeditor. Short essay on the night news editor of a newspaper sample letter to the editor of a newspaper regarding wrong news what is the important of maintaining contacts for the news editor of.
Invention of printing press and paper a brief history of british and american journalism. In the context of publication in print, copy editing is done before typesetting and again before proofreading, the final step in the editorial cycle 15. The major in journalism grounds its curriculum in the skills that all employers within the news media and professional communications want. One way to hone your skills as a journalist is to practice editing copy. Research continues to neglect other journalism professionals in the newsroom, and their contributions to the final product vandendaele and. A brief history of copysubediting although newspaper subeditors existed in. Qualifications of a sub editor a quiz 2 b library search c news making 12 organization of newspaper aassignment 3 bstudy tour documentary problem faced by the journalism in pakistan aseminar bdiscussion with journalists 14 journalistic terminology.
Most entrants have done vocational training in journalism, either in their degree or at postgraduate level. The book will also cover the basic editorial setup of a daily newspaper organization. Journalists who checks and edit a reporters work, format stories for the page, add headlines or plan the page layout. Journalism is a discipline of gathering, writing and reporting news, it also includes the process of editing and presenting the news on print and electronic media. Choose a current or an unusual event of interest to you, and write either a hard news article or a feature article about the event. The national union of journalists nuj offers short courses in subediting. To edit or add items on this page, please click here or email your suggestions or questions to john at.
Thus far, professional editing has not been researched extensively in writing research. Like other journalism roles, subediting is demanding and requires constant attention to detail within a fastpaced working environment. Magazine journalism mcm532 virtual university of pakistan. It is the attribute of a professional reporter and the duty of a sub editor to implement it. Subject journalism and mass communication communication. It aims to give students supervisory skills in the area of print journalism, and to educate them in the theory and practice of editing and subediting.
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