Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 111 mm x 174 mm
Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 111 mm x 174 mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-861011-3
Verlag: Oxford University Press
This guide gives hundreds of real examples and shows 'before and after' versions of texts of different kinds which will help readers to look critically at their own writing.
* Helpfully organized into 21 short chapters, each covering a different aspect of writing.
* Clearly laid out, and easy to use, the Oxford Guide to Plain English is the best guide to writing clear and helpful documents.
* Revised edition of this essential writing tool for the office and home. New material includes advice on writing effective emails.
* Helpfully split into a series of guidelines dealing with a wide range of issues surrounding good writing, including using the active voice, correct punctuation, effective planning for writing, and clear organization
* Clear and lively layout makes the guide easy to use
DESCRIPTION:
Plain English is an essential tool for effective communication. Information transmitted in letters, documents, reports, contracts, and forms is clearer and more understandable when presented in straightforward terms. The Oxford Guide to Plain English provides authoritative guidance on how to write plain English using easy-to-follow guidelines which cover straightforward language, sentence length, active and passive verbs, punctuation, grammar, planning, and good organization.
This handy guide will be invaluable to writers of all levels. It provides essential guidelines that will allow readers to develop their writing style, grammar, and punctuation. The book also offers help in understanding official jargon and legalese giving the plain English alternatives.
Zielgruppe
Anyone needing quick tips and authoritative help to make their English clearer and more effective in written documents.
