Write to the Point
Language: English
Pages: 256
ISBN: 1564146391
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
This book presents proven techniques that will enable greater ease, proficiency, and clarity in writing. The conversational, instructional format walks you through the actual stages of the writing process--from planning and writing the first draft to editing and proofreading. This handbook also includes helpful guidelines to correct punctuation; lists of often-confused words; and step-by-step procedures for generating effective e-mail, memos, letters, and reports.
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supervisors it will never be good enough. Sometimes these people have very high standards, and that's fine, but they are unable to see that everyday business writing cannot always be flawless. These people are often perfectionists or are so concerned about their corporate image that every piece of daily correspondence, whether an e-mail or a simple memo, must be perfect. Some managers set no or conflicting writing standards, which results in confusion for their staffs and the need for