Download or read book Grammar Essentials for Proofreading Copyediting Business Writing written by Ashan R. Hampton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good writing starts with good grammar. How comfortable are you with your grammar skills? "Grammar Essentials for Proofreading, Copyediting & Business Writing" focuses on the grammar and usage topics you need to quickly improve your writing skills for personal and business success. You learn how to correct common grammar errors like fragments, run-ons and comma splices, while answering usage concerns such as when to use "who" or "whom," or what words to capitalize or abbreviate. Each chapter ends with practical exercises.
Download or read book Proofreading Power Skills Drills written by Ashan R. Hampton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-22 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you catch mistakes in your own writing? Can you identify and correct common writing errors? Would you like to become an effective proofreader for personal growth or profit? Before you write a book, launch a business or start a side-hustle, you must learn to produce error-free writing. "Proofreading Power: Skills & Drills" provides essential rules, guidelines and tips to quickly boost your editing prowess. Train your eye to catch mistakes in the smallest of details with practical exercises on grammar, mechanics, usage, punctuation and spelling. Try your hand at correcting everyday writing samples, such as essay responses, job descriptions, business letters, and blog articles.
Download or read book Proofreading Grammar Drills Workbook written by Ashan R Hampton and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your proofreading skills to the test! If you are currently a proofreader, writer, or editor looking to exercise your eagle eyes, then the "Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook" is for you! In order to get the most out of this book, you need intermediate to advanced skills in writing, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Novices or people with no prior writing or editing experience might get a little frustrated working through the exercises, because no explanations for right or wrong answers are provided. This workbook only contains exercises and answers. So, be forewarned. Remember, proofreading takes a certain degree of skill and knowledge about the writing process, language usage, and standard English grammar rules to successfully find and correct errors. The "Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook" opens with passages of text that reflect everyday writing styles and topics before moving on to real-world business documents, such as memos, press releases, and meeting notes. The workbook concludes with three challenging grammar assessments ranging from beginner to advanced. Regardless of your experience level, these proofreading and grammar drills will challenge and improve your overall writing skills.
Download or read book Proofreading Revising Editing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day written by Brady Smith and published by Learning Express (NY). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide will prepare candidates for the test in all 50 states. It includes four complete practice exams, a real estate refresher course and complete math review, as well as a real estate terms glossary with over 900 terms, and expert test-prep tips.
Download or read book Everyday Vocabulary Builders written by Ashan R Hampton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what you want to say, but just can�t find the words? When you start to write, do you struggle to get words on paper? Words in. Words out. To speak and write effectively, you must learn more words. At work, school or in everyday life, you must write something�an email, a report or a note on the bathroom stall. Expanding your vocabulary helps words to flow easily from your mind to a blank page, and improves your overall communication skills. �Everyday Vocabulary� features words that are commonly found in business writing, academic books, and standardized tests, such as the TABE and GED assessments. After completing twenty-five lessons of ten words each, you will add 250 words to your vocabulary, which increases your ability to express yourself faster and more effectively.
Download or read book Urban Grammar Quick Fixes B W written by Ashan R Hampton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02-21 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As coined by long-time English instructor, Ashan R. Hampton, urban grammar is the pervasive non-standard usage of the English language - often popularized and satirized in the media - versus the knowledge and good practice of standard English grammar rules. Rememorable or memorable? Sticked or stuck? Unlegal or illegal? Worser or worse? Learn commonly misused, misinterpreted, mispronounced or misspelled words and how to correct them according to standard English conventions. Remember, good communication begins with good grammar.
Download or read book Student Success Grammar Skills written by Ashan R Hampton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before students can write successful classroom assignments, they must know grammar. "Student Success Grammar Skills," makes it easy for middle school, high school, college students and adult learners to improve their language and writing abilities. In this book, students learn to effectively put words and phrases together before tackling essays, research papers, and other longer, written documents. "Student Success Grammar Skills," features plain English explanations, knowledge checks, and chapter exercises to reinforce learning. Any student, parent, teacher or self-directed learner can benefit from the grammar lessons covered in this book.
Download or read book Some Essential Grammar Tips for More Effective Business Writing written by Natalie Canavor and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About the New Rules of Business Writing (9780137153152) by Natalie Canavor and Claire Meirowitz. Available in print and digital formats. Improving your grammar where it matters and even when you don’t have time How often have you said: “I can’t stop now to think about grammar; I’ve got to finish this report because the department head is waiting for it!” You’re right: Now is not the time. But here are a few pointers so you’ll be prepared next time.
Download or read book Essential Grammar for Business written by Ellen Jovin and published by Nicholas Brealey. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliable, authoritative, and designed to ease grammar anxiety! Words are the currency of every business transaction. They persuade, inspire, educate and clarify. Essential Grammar for Business offers guidance to professionals perplexed by proper comma placement, dangling modifiers or the difference between who and whom. With a better understanding of the building blocks, readers will be better equipped to focus on the other ingredients of good business writing such as content, clarity and style. This book is fun, fast-paced, and easy to use.
Download or read book The Pocket Book of Proofreading written by William Critchley and published by William Robert Critchley. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to freelance proofreading and copy-editing, with examples of proof correction marks and exercises with corrections supplied.
Download or read book Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies written by Suzanne Gilad and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning résumé and land the job you've always wanted. Books, magazines, Web sites, corporate documents - find out how to improve any type of publication and make yourself indispensable to writers, editors, and your boss. Balance between style and rules Master the art of the query Use proofreader symbols Edit and proof electronic documents Build a solid freelancing career
Download or read book New Hart s Rules written by Anne Waddingham and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'New Hart's Rules' is a brand-new text that brings the principles of the old text (first printed in 1893) into the 21st century, providing answers to questions of editorial style for a new generation of professionals.
Download or read book The Copyeditor s Handbook written by Amy Einsohn and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-12-07 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Copyeditor's Handbook is a lively, practical manual for newcomers to publishing and for experienced editors who want to fine-tune their skills or broaden their understanding of the craft. Addressed to copyeditors in book publishing and corporate communications, this thoughtful handbook explains what copyeditors do, what they look for when they edit a manuscript, and how they develop the editorial judgment needed to make sound decisions. This revised edition reflects the most recent editions of The Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed.), the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.), and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (11th ed.).
Download or read book Grant Writing Essentials written by Ashan Hampton and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you become the designated grant writer for your office, even though you have never written one before? Perhaps you are a professional freelance writer looking to expand your service offerings, but you have no prior experience with grant writing. In either case, you will quickly discover that grant writing entails more than just filling out some forms. So, where can you find concise information about grants without wasting time trying to piecemeal Google searches before a submission is due? Although lots of information about grant writing is widely available, not all of it is helpful. Therefore, "Grant Writing Essentials: A Practical Quick Guide to Proposal Writing" answers two fundamental questions: 1) What is a grant? and 2) How do you put it together? Along with an overview of the grant application process, this book also provides tips on building a successful case for funding, common mistakes to avoid, and additional helpful resources for complex projects that exceed the scope of this general quick guide. With bullet points, charts, and full color graphics, "Grant Writing Essentials" eases the angst of first-time grant writers by offering a descriptive and colorful overview of the proposal writing process.
Download or read book How to Sharpen Your Business Writing Skills written by Nan S. Levinson and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2000 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rules for Compositors and Readers at the University Press Oxford written by Oxford University Press and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The McGraw Hill Desk Reference for Editors Writers and Proofreaders written by K. D. Sullivan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-07-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with customizable editing tools—this practical, up-to-date reference includes the latest on writing and editing online The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders is an indispensable resource for writers, editors, proofreaders, and virtually everyone responsible for crafting clear, polished writing. Ideal for professionals and novices alike, it guides you through the entire proofreading and editing process and features more than 25 downloadable interactive tools and checklists. This all-in-one package offers style sheet templates, a list of editor’s symbols, comprehensive editing and proofreading checklists, and guides to commonly misspelled and confused words. It also presents advice on electronically editing and proofreading for the Web.
