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A style guide for business writing, this book contains approximately 1,200 alphabetized entries on grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, and style. It also reports results of a survey of corporate material from Fortune 500 companies, arguing for standards, explaining the importance of style, providing advice on effective writing, and offering guidelines for email. The authors are business writers and editors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In the everyday work world, most professionals are on their own when it comes to writing reports, memos, proposals, and other necessary correspondence. The Business Style Handbook is a practical and comprehensive guide that focuses specifically on the writing issues that frequently arise on the job. Insights and feedback from Fortune 500 communications executives provide tips and advice on improving writing style and effectiveness, while more than 1,200 alphabetized entries cover the essentials of style and usage, grammatical concepts, and more.
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