Strategies for Business and Technical Writing (6th Edition) - Softcover

Harty, Kevin J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 020556206X ISBN 13: 9780205562060

Publisher: Longman, 2007

Synopsis

Strategies for Business and Technical Writing is a unique anthology of classic and contemporary reading selections from seasoned professionals in business, technical, and academic fields that teaches effective writing for the world of work and helps readers become better writers using specific techniques employed by successful communicators who are acknowledged leaders in their fields.

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From the Back Cover

For anyone who has written a resume and cover letter to apply for a job, a proposal to land an account, an e-mail to a colleague or a memo his or her co-workers, this book is for you. These everyday business documents may seem simple to write, but in reality are quite difficult to do well. This book will provide the instruction, advice, and necessary examples of how to compose effective business and technical writing. This book teaches effective writing for the work world, offering great advice from the best sources. The reading selections, written by seasoned professionals in the business world, teach professional writing as well. Covering topics including s the revision process, non-biased word choice, and audience analysis, the book is based on the premise that all successful writing consists of clear and effective prose. Yet, it points out the ways in which business and technical writing differs from the expository prose most readers have learned. Also included are discussion of specific documents, including resumes, letters of application, letters that sell, memos, e-mail, reports and proposals. Anyone who engages in business or technical writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 020556206X
• ISBN 13: 9780205562060
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 400