Working with Words in Business and Legal Writing

Name: Working with Words in Business and Legal Writing
Price: 3.23 USD
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ISBN: 9780738205625

ISBN-10: 0738205621

ISBN-13: 9780738205625

Edition: 2002

Authors: Lynne Agress

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This reference guide to grammar and style for the business writer explains how to write clear and concise e-mails, letters and reports.

Book details

List price: $13.50
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication date: 5/16/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Credits



Words on Writing


Introduction



How Literate Are You? A Grammar/Usage Quiz



Cutting Down on Words



Meaningless Words and Awkward Sentences



Jargon, Confusing Writing, Can't Masquerade As Style



Good Grammar Is Essential to Good Writing



Punctuation and Transitions: Stage Directions for the Reader



Active Versus Passive Voice: Who Is Responsible?



Structure and Organization: The Formula for Success



Striking the Right Tone



Poor Writing Is Not Style



Words on Marketing


Introduction



Writing to Market: Creating an Outstanding Sales Brochure



Writing Your Firm's Future



Writing a Winning Proposal or Business Plan



A Few Words on Technology



Communicating on the Internet



More Helping Words


A Business Is Not a University


Evaluating a Writing Course or Workshop


Selecting the Right Consultant