Effective writing : plain English at work / Elizabeth M. Murphy and Shelagh Snell.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Pitman, 1991.Description: 151p. : ill. ; 24cmISBN:- 9780273034827 (pbk) :
- 0273034820 (pbk) :
- 808.06651021 MUR
- PE1115
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1. What is effective writing? 2. Correct Writing. 3. Spelling. 4. Parts of speech. 5. Groups of words: phrases, clauses and sentences. 6. Paragraphs. 7. Punctuation. 8. Some common writing errors. 9. Plain English expression and style. 10. Choosing your words. 11. Principles of effective writing and document design. 12. Writing plans. 13. Documents, correspondence and report writing. 14. Conclusion.
Aims to provide the basis of skills required for improving writing in a work environment, understanding how to explain English to others and removing pretentious language from offical documents. Topics covered include spelling, paragraphs and the principles of effective writing and document design.