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Writers Handbook [2nd edition]

Writers Handbook [2nd edition]

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A Guide to Grammar and Usage for Writers and Editors

Since it was first published in 1992, The Writers Handbook has become a highly regarded and widely used reference on grammar and usage by senior secondary and tertiary students, and in a number of professions and occupations where effective English is essential.

The new edition contains a number of improvements in content and organisation with new material, including relevant examples and applications. The new edition reflects current thinking on usage and style, showing how the language works and how it can be used to express meaning clearly and effectively.

All aspects of grammar and usage are covered with clear explanations and examples. Each section has a checklist of essential points.

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This book provides relevant examples and applications. The new edition reflects current thinking on usage and style, showing how the language works and how it can be used to express meaning clearly and effectively.

BOOK DETAILS

Contents

Outline and quick reference
Introduction
1 Defining the boundaries

What is your purpose?
Who is your audience?
How will you say it?
What writing form will you use?
What tone will you use?
2 Working with words

Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Adverbs
Conjunctions
Prepositions
3 Building with words

Clauses
Sentences
Constructing clear and effective sentences
Paragraphs
4 Checking the Mechanics

Punctuation
Capital letters
Shortened forms
Direct and indirect speech
Spelling
Using hyphens
Lists
5 Creating effects

Choosing words
Arranging words
Creating special effects
Effects to avoid

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ISBN 9781876580124
Subject English
Year Level Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12
Author: Malcolm Beazley and Graham Marr,
Publisher: Phoenix

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