
Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking
John Seely(Author)
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 30. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-19-280613-0 (ISBN)
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Description
"The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking" is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. In the first section on communicating in everyday life, chapters cover everything from writing email to giving presentations and preparing reports. John Seely also offers guidance on understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. With guidelines and exercises, this book will help you to tailor your message and language accordingly. The second section on the English language gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. A final section examines the process of writing itself, including planning and research, drafting, and using technology. New to this edition are chapters on writing email and help on writing for the internet. "The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking" is designed to be practical and user-friendly, with boxed exercises, guidelines, and examples. A glossary and index make the volume easy to use and simple to navigate.
This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements. Perfect for use at work, at college, or at home.
This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements. Perfect for use at work, at college, or at home.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
For everyone who needs to produce clear and effective written and spoken English, whether at work, at college, or at home
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Tables
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
472 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-280613-0 (9780192806130)
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10/2013
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John Seely
The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking
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09/2000
Oxford University Press
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Person
John Seely is the author of numerous books on the English language and on communication, including Everyday Grammar (2001) and the Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation (2004). He is the series editor for Oxford's One Step Ahead series.
Content
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; SECTION A: COMMUNICATING IN EVERYDAY LIFE; SECTION B: GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS; SECTION C: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE; SECTION D: THE PROCESS OF WRITING; REFERENCE SECTION; INDEX