When Words Collide
A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
6th Edition
Published on 21. March 2003
Book
Spiral bound
264 pages
978-0-534-56206-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is a versatile grammar and usage handbook for beginning and continuing media writers. It gives a straightforward, clear treatment of grammar, which is offered in a lighthearted, almost conversational tone. As a handbook, the text serves as a reference tool for students throughout their writing careers. It provides concise and clear explanations and examples, or a quick and accurate answer to a grammar or usage question. The "from writer to writer" perspective engages students and guides them firsthand through the writing process.
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Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-56206-9 (9780534562069)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Mcdonald | Kessler
When Words Collide 6e
Book
04/2003
6th Edition
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
€67.03
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Content
Part 1 - Understanding grammar and style: ten secrets to writing well; what you don't know will hurt you; parts of speech - the power of the verb, the supporting cast; the sentence; agreement-rules, exceptions and common sense; it's all about relationships; passive voice; punctuation - graceful mechanics; spelling; clarity, conciseness, coherence; style; sense and sensitivity. Part 2 - Topical guide to grammar and word use.