This student book includes an introductory section to outline important principles and theory to give students a firm foundation for learning. It provides a range of practice exercises to offer learners drill materials from 50 WPM to 100 WPM designed especially to build their speed and fluency.

Aimed at journalism students, this work concentrates on the key terms and phrases they will encounter in their careers.

The flexible Teeline system of shorthand is based on the English alphabet, and gives students scope for developing their own style of writing. This student pack consists of one copy of each of three "Teeline Gold" books - the course book, the workbook and the word list.

This Teeline Gold edition of the Word List has doubled in size and contains recommended Teeline outlines for over 12,000 words which might be expected to occur frequently in non-technical material. New appendices of legal and medical words are included.

This course book is designed for short courses of all kinds either in the classroom or for self-study. It contains sufficient theory to lay the foundation for higher speeds for students who chose to progress.

Following on from the "Teeline Gold Course Book", this is intended to develop students' speed. The book should enable teachers to structure their classes, once they have introduced the basic Teeline theory, by reviewing and extending the theory. It also develops the theory of word groupings.

Knowledge of public affairs matters: this friendly guide is an invaluable read for journalism students and journalists looking for a firm grasp on how central and local governments work, how public services operate, and how political events generate informative new stories.· Offers engaging coverage of the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the UK, and gives stimulating insights into how they are, and could be, covered by journalists· Designed to complement NCTJ-accredited syllabi, this text is also recommended for a broad range of media qualifications· Chapters move logically through relevant topics including the economy, the electoral system, political parties, healthcare, education and housing, and conclude with 'take-home points' and 'current issues' to summarise the chapter and provide contextual knowledge· Fully updated to reflect policy changes introduced by the governments of Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak· Includes detailed overviews of the key impacts on British politics, public services, and the economy of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 'cost-of-living crisis', and the war in Ukraine· New sections outlining the impact of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's 2022 'mini-Budget' and policy changes affecting a range of areas including asylum and immigration, housing and planning, ownership of the railways, and the National Health Service in EnglandDigital formats and resourcesThe eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

This is the companion to the "Teeline Gold Course Book". Linked chapter-by-chapter it provides additional Teeline practice material and longhand transcription to reinforce classroom learning, improve outline and develop speed.

This book is a practical guide to all aspects of modern journalism for anyone seeking to study for the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism and become a qualified journalist in the UK. Written in collaboration with the NCTJ, Essential Journalism outlines everything you need to know about the journalism industry today, from its ethical framework to its practice across print, television, radio, online and social media. It looks at the core principles and the skills that are required of journalists across all platforms, helping students develop an overall understanding of the business and examining the application and adaptation of traditional best practice to the demands of the digital age. This is a unique one-stop shop for anyone who wants to understand the nature and purpose of journalism, and how it is changing and evolving in today’s digital newsrooms. This book is a core resource for journalism trainees and undergraduates, as well as for seasoned practitioners and lecturers.