Language is employed in the media to represent people and events. The issues presented in media reports are as salient as the way the issues are presented. Research shows that the media employ language to influence knowledge, values, and social relations. The media wield tremendous power and give direction to news, to reflect personal intentions and influence the public. Media Language and Ideologies, therefore, examines the way reporters employ linguistic strategies in their reports to influence their audience. Reporters' underlying ideologies are made to influence the construction of their...

If you are concerned about your writing and eager to improve your skills, this book is for you. Everyone writes with a purpose, but that purpose is often unintentionally undermined by muddled ideas, poor grammar, and disorganized presentation. An effective article, feature, or essay consists of an introduction, body, and conclusion to form a cohesive whole. This wholeness is achieved through careful attention to content treatment, organization, expression, and mechanical accuracy. Without focus on these areas, producing quality work can seem like an elusive goal. Moreover, unless a piece of...