Plain English is an essential tool for effective communication. Information transmitted in letters, documents, reports, contracts, and forms is clearer and more understandable when presented in straightforward terms. The Oxford Guide to Plain English provides authoritative guidance on how to write plain English using easy-to-follow guidelines which cover straightforward language, sentence length, active and passive verbs, punctuation, grammar, planning, and good organization. This handy guide will be invaluable to writers of all levels. It provides essential guidelines that will allow readers to develop their writing style, grammar, and punctuation. The book also offers help in understanding official jargon and legalese giving the plain English alternatives. This guide gives hundreds of real examples and shows 'before and after' versions of texts of different kinds which will help readers to look critically at their own writing. Helpfully organized into 21 short chapters, each covering a different aspect of writing. Clearly laid out, and easy to use, the Oxford Guide to Plain English is the best guide to writing clear and helpful documents.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13
9780199233458
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87175123
Product Key Features
Book Title
Oxford Guide to Plain English
Author
Martin Cutts
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
172mm
Item Width
111mm
Item Weight
171g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Martin Cutts
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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