
Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking
How to Communicate Clearly
John Seely(Author)
Oxford University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 10. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-19-965270-9 (ISBN)
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. John Seely looks at the key factors to consider in tailoring your material so that you get your message across, such as understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations.
Clearly organized, the book is arranged in four sections:
A Communicating in everyday life - covers a wide range of communications including writing emails to giving presentations and preparing reports.
B Getting your message across - focuses on important factors such as the audience, the subject, time, and purpose.
C Communication tools - offers advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate.
D The process of writing - looks at what's involved in writing longer pieces, including planning and drafting, research, summaries, editing, and presentation.
Full of practical guidance, this book also includes helpful 'You Try' sections and 'guidelines' to practise and reinforce what you've learnt. The answers to the exercises in the 'You Try' sections can be found at the back of the book.
This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements, making it ideal for use at work, at school and university, or at home.
Clearly organized, the book is arranged in four sections:
A Communicating in everyday life - covers a wide range of communications including writing emails to giving presentations and preparing reports.
B Getting your message across - focuses on important factors such as the audience, the subject, time, and purpose.
C Communication tools - offers advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate.
D The process of writing - looks at what's involved in writing longer pieces, including planning and drafting, research, summaries, editing, and presentation.
Full of practical guidance, this book also includes helpful 'You Try' sections and 'guidelines' to practise and reinforce what you've learnt. The answers to the exercises in the 'You Try' sections can be found at the back of the book.
This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements, making it ideal for use at work, at school and university, or at home.
Reviews / Votes
Handy for keeping on one's desk, the Guide would provide instant answers to questions about how to write and speak effectively * Penny Dade, Reference Reviews * I am sure this book really helped me not to have a heart attack when speaking publicly. * Michele Clarke, Editing Matters (SfEP) *More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
604 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-965270-9 (9780199652709)
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E-Book
10/2013
3rd Edition
OUP eBook
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E-Book
10/2013
3rd Edition
OUP eBook
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Previous edition

Book
06/2005
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press
€16.08
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Person
John Seely has been a freelance author and editor for over 30 years, specialising in language and communication skills. He is the author of several language reference books, including the Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation, Everyday Grammar, and Grammar for Teachers. He provides grammar training and consultancy to schools and colleges in England.
Content
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; COMMUNICATING IN EVERYDAY LIFE; GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS; COMMUNICATION TOOLS; THE PROCESS OF WRITING; 'YOU TRY' ANSWERS; GLOSSARY; INDEX; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS