Grammar for Grownups: A Self-Paced Training Program for People in Business by Janis Fisher Chan (2003-06-03) - Softcover

Chan, Janis Fisher; Lutovich, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0963745573 ISBN 13: 9780963745576

Publisher: Advanced Communication Designs, 2003

Synopsis

NEW REVISED EDITION: More information helpful to ESL students, more focus on selecting the right verb form, more exercises to help you fine tune each sentence. This book is a revised version of our very popular Grammar For Grownups printed in 1992. Still a complete self-study program in a handy workbook format, it provides the same practical techniques and strategies Advanced Communication designs instructors have taught to business and professional people since 1980. In only eight lessons, you’ll learn to understand the terms used to talk about writing; write complete, clear sentences; use pronouns and verbs correctly; use commas and punctuation correctly; and avoid confusing commonly confused words. It also includes a self-test so you know exactly what you to need to learn, and what you just need to review. Filled with practice exercises with immediate feedback, the book can be used for self-study or as the text for a class.

About this title

About the Author:

Advanced Communication Designs, INC. was founded to help people improve their business, professional and technical writing skills. Since 1980, Janis Fisher Chan and Diane Lutovich have taught writing skills to people in corporations, the professions, small business, government agencies, and nonprofit institutions. Our clients include KPMG Peat Marwick, Bank of America, State Farm Insurance, the Federal Home Loan Bank, Bayer Corporation, Consumers’ Union, Harding Lawson Associates, the State Department of Corrections, and many others. We’re also on the faculty of the University of California Business Extension.

JANIS FISHER CHAN, M.A., co-author of five self-study workbooks, "Professional Writing Skills," "Grammar for Grownups," Writing Performance Documentation," "How to Write Reports and Proposals," and "Report and Proposal Writing For Environmental Professionals," and one reference book, "Just Commas," is an expert in training program design and a skilled classroom teacher. She has developed and conducted a wide variety of classroom programs and self-study training materials. Her areas of specialty include business and technical writing; performance management and appraisal; planning and conducting meetings; managing projects; and interpersonal communication. In 1980, she co-founded Advanced Communication Designs, Inc., a training company that specializes in developing and conducting customized courses in business and technical writing, performance management, and other subjects. She is an instructor for the University of California Business Extension. Janis Fisher Chan is! also the author of "Inventing Ourselves Again: Women in Midlife," published by Sibyl Publications, and the co-author, with Linda Mukai, of "Living with Dying; A Personal Journey," published by Butterfield Press.

DIANE LUTOVICH, M.A., co-author of five self-study workbooks, "Professional Writing Skills," "Grammar for Grownups," Writing Performance Documentation," "How to Write Reports and Proposals," and "Report and Proposal Writing For Environmental Professionals," and one reference book, "Just Commas," is a professional writer and educator who has been a consultant to schools and businesses for over 20 years. A specialist in needs assessment and instructional design, she has developed a wide range of learning programs and instructional materials on technical and nontechnical subjects. In 1980, she co- founded Advanced Communication Designs, Inc., a training company that specializes in developing and conducting customized courses in business and technical writing, performance management, and other subjects. She is an instructor for the University of California Business Extension. Diane Lutovich is also the author of "Nobody’s Child: How Older Women Say Good-bye To Their Mothers," published by Baywood Press, and "What I Stole," a collection of poetry published by Sixteen Rivers Press.

From Scientific American:

Never again will I have to worry about making dumb mistakes. The lessons were fast and fun--what an easy way to learn! I recommend Grammar For Grownups for everyone.

About this edition

• Publisher: Advanced Communication Designs
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0963745573
• ISBN 13: 9780963745576
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256