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Effective writing : plain English at work / Elizabeth M. Murphy and Shelagh Snell.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Pitman, 1991.Description: 151p. : ill. ; 24cmISBN:
  • 9780273034827 (pbk) :
  • 0273034820 (pbk) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.06651021 MUR
LOC classification:
  • PE1115
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 808.066651021 MUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 101291
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 808.066651021 MUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 101292
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 808.06651021 MUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 123834

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.

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