Writing at Work Professional Writing Skills for People on the Job

Name: Writing at Work Professional Writing Skills for People on the Job
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ISBN: 9780844259833

ISBN-10: 0844259837

ISBN-13: 9780844259833

Edition: 1997

Authors: Edward L. Smith, Stephen A. Bernhardt

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This practical guide takes students through six principles for effective writing, from general guidelines for good writing to correct grammar usage to choosing an appropriate style. Writers are encouraged to make informed choices about the design of sentences, paragraphs, and longer documents.

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 3/4/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



Writing on the Job


A Model of the Writing Process


Real Rules, Nonrules, and House Rules


Parts of Sentences and Parts of Speech


Sentence Completeness


Common Problems with Verbs


Placing Modifiers Effectively


Pronoun Problems


Commas


Semicolons and Colons


Hyphens


Dashes and Parentheses


Clear Reference


Lean Words versus Redundant Words


Technical Vocabulary versus Jargon


Preferring a Verbal Style


Unpacking Noun Compounds


Recognizing Active and Passive Voice


When to Prefer the Passive Voice


Projecting Personality


Managing Sentence Emphasis


Parallel Structure


Maintaining Flow from Sentence to Sentence


Defining a Professional Look


Conclusion: The Marks of a Professional Style