Working with words in business and legal writing / Lynne Agress.
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TextPublication details: Cambridge, Mass. : Perseus, c2002.Description: xii, 123 p. : ill. ; 21 cmISBN: - 0738205621 (pbk.) :
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Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I : Words on writing -- How literate are you? A grammar/usage quiz ; Cutting down on words ; Meaningless words and awkward sentences ; Jargon, confusing writing, can't masquerade as style ; Good grammar is essential to good writing ; Punctuation and transitions : stage directions for the reader ; Active versus passive voice : who is responsible? ; Structure and organization : the formula for success ; Striking the right tone ; Poor writing is not style -- Part II : Words on marketing -- Writing to market : creating an outstanding sales brochure ; Writing your firm's future ; Writing a winning proposal or business plan -- Part III : Few words on technology -- Communicating on the Internet.
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