Plain language, please : how to write for results /

"Writing in plain language is not something they teach you in school. But it is an art and a science, and you can learn how to do it and apply it so you can write for results. this book provides a step-by-step, example-filled guide to the critical aspects of writing in plain language-the type t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Arrowood, Janet C. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
Subjects:	English language > Rhetoric > Handbooks, manuals, etc. English language > Grammar > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Report writing > Handbooks, manuals, etc. English language > Grammar. English language > Rhetoric. Report writing. Handbooks and manuals.

Table of Contents:

A brief history of the (American) English language
How to write in plain English
Identify and write to the 'right' audience
Keep it simple and short
Planning and organizing your documents
Applying the 'Cs' and 'Rs' of effective writing
Using correct grammar and punctuation
Using reader-friendly voice, tone, and person
Applying effective self-editing and self-proofreading techniques
Netiquette and writing for the likely viewing medium
Conclusion : the wrap-up.