Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy: Concise Grammar Guidelines for Busy Professionals

Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy: Concise Grammar is just that—a grammar and writing primer for you, today’s workplace professional, with limited time for language skills research. Within the covers of this small book are essential guidelines that provide you with the clear, simple explanations and examples you need immediately to perfect every e-mail, letter, and document you write during your workday.Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is not for those who wish an in-depth study of grammar and writing. Other reference materials, including Corporate Classroom’s Get a Grip on Business Writing ably cover these topics in a more detailed and intricate fashion.Nonetheless, whether you consider yourself a fairly proficient business writer—or a person who approaches business writing as a tedious task—Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy will be an indispensable tool for you. For, in the end, this little book will accomplish big things for you as you strive to be concise, clear, and competent in all of your business correspondence. And, best of all, you will achieve these goals as you continue to save time, money, and frustration as a busy professional!Here's what others are sayingI work in an environment where everyone from high school graduates to PhDs require immediate attention. It's expected that I communicate directly, clearly, and promptly—with no errors.That's why Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is always within reach throughout my day. It's written with the user in mind, so I can find the correct answer to my correspondence conundrums in moments. The guide is a stellar resource and I am more efficient and effective because of it. Joe Gaken, Administrative Assistant, Mechanical Enginering Department, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPunctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is a definite bonus for workplace professionals who want clear and expeditious guidance in resolving the writing challenges they face in their day-to-day writing.Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is also an ideal choice for people in need of a handy reference book to clarify puzzling language concepts, or to double check the correctness of any particular e-mail or letter they have written.Do yourself a favor, and keep this powerful writing resource on your desk. I haven’t any doubt Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy will prove invaluable to you and, in the process, make you a much better business writer!Mary Gorman, Consultant, Strategic Planning and Development

Kim Kerrigan

Kim Kerrigan is president and co-founder of Corporate Classrooms Inc. In addition to being a highly successful trainer who is well known for his enthusiasm, innovation, and perception, Mr. Kerrigan is the author of several books and magazine articles about communication skills in the American workplace. He also has taught English and speech on the college level and worked in the sales, marketing, and public relations areas for various publishing companies. Presently, he divides his time between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and New England and is working on a book about the art of presentation skills and his experiences as a seasoned public speaker.

Steven R. Wells

Steven Wells is a co-founder of Corporate Classrooms Inc. and serves as vice president. Mr. Wells’ wealth of xperience in electrical engineering, technology manufacturing, and information services provides Corporate Classrooms Inc. with a vast resource when developing communication skills training programs for the technically oriented individual—whether for classroom instruction, book publication, or Internet learning. When not involved with various writing and publishing projects, Mr. Wells develops e-commerce and e-learning applications for Corporate Classrooms Inc. and its many clients.