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Put it in writing : learn how to write clearly, quickly and persuasively / Albert Joseph.

By: Joseph, Albert.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, 1998Description: xvi, 250 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0070393087; 9780070393080.Subject(s): Business report writing | Report writingDDC classification: 808.0665
Contents:
Part 1: On Clarity -- The things every writer wants -- Five principles of clear writing -- Five principles of clear writing (continued) -- Changing some old attitudes -- Measuring the ease of reading -- Guidelines for nonsexist writing -- Commonly misused words -- New writing in the computer age -- Part 2: On organizing -- Power to the reader -- Sense and nonsense about planning -- The elegant finishing touches -- When writers become speakers -- Managing the writing of others -- Part 3: On grammar -- What is grammar? -- About English -- Words (the parts of speech) -- Phrases and Clauses-from words to ideas -- The noble English sentence -- What a difference punctuation makes -- The five most common mistakes -- Glossary of Grammar terms.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Teaches managers how to communicate directly through the written word. This book shows you how to: write clearly, effectively, and quickly; improve letters and reports, technical and non-technical; develop a pleasing style; project a positive image of yourself and your company; avoid common errors in grammar, spelling, and word usage; and more.

Part 1: On Clarity -- The things every writer wants -- Five principles of clear writing -- Five principles of clear writing (continued) -- Changing some old attitudes -- Measuring the ease of reading -- Guidelines for nonsexist writing -- Commonly misused words -- New writing in the computer age -- Part 2: On organizing -- Power to the reader -- Sense and nonsense about planning -- The elegant finishing touches -- When writers become speakers -- Managing the writing of others -- Part 3: On grammar -- What is grammar? -- About English -- Words (the parts of speech) -- Phrases and Clauses-from words to ideas -- The noble English sentence -- What a difference punctuation makes -- The five most common mistakes -- Glossary of Grammar terms.

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Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part I (On Clarity)
  • Prefer Clear, Familiar Words
  • Keep Most Sentences Short and Simple
  • Prefer Active Voice Verbs
  • Get People into Your Writing
  • Use a Conversational Style
  • Gather All the Information Before You Start Writing
  • Changing Some Attitudes (The Three Taboos)
  • Part II (On Organizing)
  • Practical Tips on Organizing
  • The Inverted Pyramid Structure
  • How to Outsmart the Deadline
  • The Importance of the False Start
  • How to Outline: Sense and Nonsense.