Write in style : a guide to good English /
Palmer, Richard, 1947-
Write in style : a guide to good English / Richard Palmer. - Second edition. - xix, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Routledge study guides . - Routledge study guides .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251) and indexes.
Preface. The pleasure principle and the work ethic -- Part I. Engage Brain and Ear Before Writing: 1. Disasters; 2. Triumphs -- Part II. Foundations: 3. Introduction; 4. Bone structure; 5. Joints -- Part III. Style: 6. Introduction: style versus fashion; 7. Fight the flab; 8. Voice -- Part IV. Tailor-made: 9. Introduction; 10. Essays; 11. Articles; 12. Reviews; 13. Reports; 14. Minutes; 15. Précis and summary; 16. Reportage; 17. Punctuation in speech and quotation; 18. Spelling and confusibles.
Write in Style is aimed at everyone for whom clarity and accuracy of expression are important skills. Accessible and often entertaining, this book offers sound, practical advice on all types of writing from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. The main areas covered are: sentences, punctuation and paragraphs; finding and using the right style; how to write essays, reports, minutes and summaries; and a comprehensive guide to English grammar. This new edition includes a revised and expanded section on report writing, and a new chapter on writing and computers. Each section includes illustrations, examples and exercises to help you put the techniques and skills into practice. Write in Style is the ideal guide for A-level and undergraduate students, and for professionals who want to improve their English.
9780415252638
2002068172
GBA2-Z6073
English language--Rhetoric--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
English language--Usage--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
English language--Style--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
PE1408 / .P246 2002
808.042 PA.W 2002
Write in style : a guide to good English / Richard Palmer. - Second edition. - xix, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Routledge study guides . - Routledge study guides .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251) and indexes.
Preface. The pleasure principle and the work ethic -- Part I. Engage Brain and Ear Before Writing: 1. Disasters; 2. Triumphs -- Part II. Foundations: 3. Introduction; 4. Bone structure; 5. Joints -- Part III. Style: 6. Introduction: style versus fashion; 7. Fight the flab; 8. Voice -- Part IV. Tailor-made: 9. Introduction; 10. Essays; 11. Articles; 12. Reviews; 13. Reports; 14. Minutes; 15. Précis and summary; 16. Reportage; 17. Punctuation in speech and quotation; 18. Spelling and confusibles.
Write in Style is aimed at everyone for whom clarity and accuracy of expression are important skills. Accessible and often entertaining, this book offers sound, practical advice on all types of writing from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. The main areas covered are: sentences, punctuation and paragraphs; finding and using the right style; how to write essays, reports, minutes and summaries; and a comprehensive guide to English grammar. This new edition includes a revised and expanded section on report writing, and a new chapter on writing and computers. Each section includes illustrations, examples and exercises to help you put the techniques and skills into practice. Write in Style is the ideal guide for A-level and undergraduate students, and for professionals who want to improve their English.
9780415252638
2002068172
GBA2-Z6073
English language--Rhetoric--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
English language--Usage--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
English language--Style--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
PE1408 / .P246 2002
808.042 PA.W 2002
