
Write in Style
A guide to good English
Richard Palmer(Author)
Spon Press
Published on 10. December 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-419-14640-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Write in Style is aimed at all for whom clarity and accuracy of expression are important skills. All the main styles and grammaticalrules are covered, their sense axplained and vivid examples given of how not to write. Plenty of sound and meticulous advice is offered in a friendly and enthusiastic toneand a large part of the book covers specific types of writing, from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. The many illustrations, examples and exercises throughout help the reader put into practice the techniques and skillds the book explores.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-419-14640-7 (9780419146407)
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Content
Introduction. Part 1: Foundations. Sentences. Punctuation. Paragraphs. Illustrations and exercise. Part 2: Style. Waffle and padding. Voice. Illustrations and exercise. Part 3: Tailor made. Letters. Essays. Articles. Reviews. Reports. Minutes. Precis and summary. Reportage. Examples. Part 4: Grammar primer. Parts of speech. Inflexions. Syntax. Punctuation. Spelling and confusibles. Illustrations and exercises. Index.