Writing and Speaking at Work
A Practical Guide for Business Communication
Published on 29. September 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-13-080731-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book emphasizes the practical aspects of writing and speaking for the world of work. It avoids unnecessary theoretical matters, giving useful, concrete advice that both undergraduate and graduate students can apply immediately.*Recognizes the computer has revolutionized business writing and speaking*Focuses directly on the two most important communication skills that people in business need - writing and speaking*Teaches students how to write with a straightforward, plain-English style
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
396 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-080731-1 (9780130807311)
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Edward P. Bailey
Writing and Speaking at Work
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06/2001
2nd Edition
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Content
I. WRITING.
1. What Is Good Writing?
2. Developing a Good Style.
3. Using Examples and Comparisons.
4. Making Your Page Look Inviting.
5. Making Your Main Point Easy to Find.
6. Illustrating Your Ideas.
7. Getting Beyond the Period and Comma.
8. Learning Commonsense Rules.
9. Preparing a Resume and Cover Letter.
10. Documenting Your Sources.
II. SPEAKING.
11. What is Business Speaking?
12. Using Good Techniques of Delivery.
13. Developing a Clear Structure.
14. Choosing and Designing Visual Aids.
15. Giving a Presentation Using Transparencies.
16. Giving a Presentation Using a Computer.
17. Rehearsing, Setting up, and Overcoming Nervousness.
Appendix A: Final Project.
Appendix B: Formats for Letters and Memos.
Appendix C: Sample Papers.
Index.
1. What Is Good Writing?
2. Developing a Good Style.
3. Using Examples and Comparisons.
4. Making Your Page Look Inviting.
5. Making Your Main Point Easy to Find.
6. Illustrating Your Ideas.
7. Getting Beyond the Period and Comma.
8. Learning Commonsense Rules.
9. Preparing a Resume and Cover Letter.
10. Documenting Your Sources.
II. SPEAKING.
11. What is Business Speaking?
12. Using Good Techniques of Delivery.
13. Developing a Clear Structure.
14. Choosing and Designing Visual Aids.
15. Giving a Presentation Using Transparencies.
16. Giving a Presentation Using a Computer.
17. Rehearsing, Setting up, and Overcoming Nervousness.
Appendix A: Final Project.
Appendix B: Formats for Letters and Memos.
Appendix C: Sample Papers.
Index.