Download or read book Handbook of English Usage For Editors Writers Executives written by E.R. Ramkumar and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reference book on the correct use of the English language which will prove useful not only to those whose profession demands a command over the language (like journalists and writers) but also to those who use English as a medium of correspondence. The book will help them construct simple. Straightforward and grammatically flawless sentences, with the punctuation markes at the right place.

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Download or read book The Copyeditor s Handbook written by Amy Einsohn and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unstuffy, hip, and often funny, The Copyeditor’s Handbook has become an indispensable resource both for new editors and for experienced hands who want to refresh their skills and broaden their understanding of the craft of copyediting. This fourth edition incorporates the latest advice from language authorities, usage guides, and new editions of major style manuals, including The Chicago Manual of Style. It registers the tectonic shifts in twenty-first-century copyediting: preparing text for digital formats, using new technologies, addressing global audiences, complying with plain language mandates, ensuring accessibility, and serving self-publishing authors and authors writing in English as a second language. The new edition also adds an extensive annotated list of editorial tools and references and includes a bit of light entertainment for language lovers, such as a brief history of punctuation marks that didn’t make the grade, the strange case of razbliuto, and a few Easter eggs awaiting discovery by keen-eyed readers. The fourth edition features updates on the transformation of editorial roles in today’s publishing environment new applications, processes, and protocols for on-screen editing major changes in editorial resources, such as online dictionaries and language corpora, new grammar and usage authorities, online editorial communities, and web-based research tools When you’re ready to test your mettle, pick up The Copyeditor’s Workbook: Exercises and Tips for Honing Your Editorial Judgment, the essential new companion to the handbook.

Download or read book English Usage and Style for Editors written by Virginia Sarah Thatcher and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freelance editor and indexer Thatcher offers beginning editors a review of standard usage, and provides veterans a quick reference to solving language tangles not encountered often enough to memorize. She considers such aspects as punctuation, word order, agreement, and grammatical analysis. She refers to specific passages of such classics as the Chicago Style of Manual and The King's English, and includes a glossary without pronunciation, and copyediting and proofreader's marks. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONALS Second Edition written by KONAR, NIRA and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Communication Skills for Professionals’ is a time-tested book which aims to equip students, academicians and professionals with all the necessary skills to communicate effectively, so that they can thrive in this competitive world. WHAT DOES THE BOOK CONTAIN This compact and student friendly text is divided in several sections, and covers several topics like Detailed section on Vocabulary. • Items of: grammar; verbs; phrasal verbs; voices; tenses; transformation and synthesis of sentences. • ‘Rectification of Grammatical Errors’ in order to identify and correct errors. • Analysis of the 4 skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. • Skills of Technical Writing and Public Speaking. • Body Language and Group Discussion. All these and more aims to make the learner a winner, not only in his personal life, but also in his Professional life. The book is easy to read and understand. Each point is illustrated with examples from practical life. Even the grammar exercises and all other activity-based questions have been skillfully designed and worked out in Classrooms. WHAT IS NEW TO THIS EDITION • In the modern business world where speed and ease of communication is very important E-mails have become widely prevalent. An E-mail can even make or break a career. • Detailed discussions have been shared in this Edition on how to write the perfect E-mail. • A completely new chapter has been added on social media tools like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Job seekers would learn how to upload their portfolios and highlight their skills and achievements and connect with prospective employers and collaborators. Book Reviews "I have been a regular user of the book by Prof. Nira Konar and found it a very reliable resource. The chapters on ‘Group Discussion and Body Language’ are particularly helpful. Besides, the chapter on ‘Communication Theory’ has been relevantly and effectively explained keeping in mind the needs of the students. Overall, the book is very accessible by all levels of students. It is a part of recommended reading for my students." - Nandini Mukherjee Course Coordinator, Department of Communicative English, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata "An extremely concise, lucidly written and reader-friendly book, that serves as a handy reference manual for all in-service English language teachers of degree engineering colleges. The B.Tech Communicative English syllabus has been closely followed, with detailed sections on grammar, writing and comprehension. The chapters on vocabulary take an insightful look at etymology, word origins, synonymy and antonymy. Detailed word lists and practice exercises make the section extremely helpful for practicing teachers. The sections on grammar are fairly detailed, offering a thorough analysis of Verbs, Tenses, Voice, Narration, Transformation of Sentences and Error Correction. There are plenty of practice exercises for the teacher to choose from. Reading skills are well discussed and technical writing is given all the importance and predominance it usually occupies in any course on technical communication. The section on report writing is extremely useful as a guide for teachers for teaching students the formatting and writing essentials in documenting reports. There is a section on professional speaking too, which enriches the content of the book. On the whole, the book is of continuing usefulness and relevance in any technical English course and will be used by teachers and students alike for many years to come." - Dr Indrajit Bose Assistant Professor of English, GNIT, Kolkata "Dr. Konar's book acts as a comprehensive guide to the students of professional, technical as well as basic courses to hone their language skills. The language of the book is persuasive, fluid and student-friendly which makes it useful even to the first generation learners of English. The scope of this book extends from word-building to report writing and covers almost all the thrust areas of language training in a nutshell. Hence, it deserves a shelf-space in the library of any institution." - Ayushman Banerjee, Assistant Professor in English, Haldia Government College, Kolkata "This is one of the best books on 'Communication' available in the market. Dr. Nira Konar is a brand by herself whenever English Language Teaching (ELT) comes into discussion. This compact edition discusses in detail the various aspects of language ranging from Vocabulary, Grammar, Syntax to effective communication in business. The book gives a clear reading of LSRW skills such as writing, reading, listening, and public speaking. It further confers different means of effective communication, situational dialogues, body language, and group discussions. The book follows the present MAKAUT curriculum of English for B.Tech 1st year 2nd Semester (HM-HU 201 & HM-HU 291) thoroughly. It not only gives an overview of the Theory syllabus but also provides details of Language Laboratory activities as well. “Communication Skills for Professionals” enables the readers to express themselves clearly and communicate effectively at the workplace. This book not only deals with the rudiments of communication but also gives insights into the body language and provides important tips on how to be successful at interviews and group discussions. Primarily intended for students of engineering and technology, the book will also be useful for Management students and the students of all disciplines who want to acquire the skill in corporate communication and excel in their respective professional areas." - Sohini Datta Assistant Professor, Department of Management, IEM, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata "Easy and in-depth writing on the subject is the aim of this book. The author has put in here the fruits of teaching the students from the wide-ranging and first-hand knowledge of business speaking and writing, and listening in a friendly way. It is enriched with extensive references. On every page of the book the students will see how a simpler style of English is balanced with their need." - Dalia Sen Assistant Professor, Bengal Institute of Technology (Under Techno India Group), Kolkata

Download or read book English Usage Guides written by Ingrid Tieken-Boon van Ostade and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores both historical and current issues in English usage guides or style manuals. Chapters look at how and why these guides are compiled, and by whom; what sort of advice they contain; how they differ from grammars and dictionaries; and how attitudes to usage have changed.

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Download or read book Handbook of Terminology Management Application oriented terminology management written by Sue Ellen Wright and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Terminology Management is a unique work designed to meet the practical needs of terminologists, translators, lexicographers, subject specialists (e.g., engineers, medical professionals, etc.), standardizers and others who have to solve terminological problems in their daily work.In more than 900 pages, the Handbook brings together contributions from approximately 50 expert authorities in the field. The Handbook covers a broad range of topics integrated from an international perspective and treats such fundamental issues as: practical methods of terminology management; creation and use of terminological tools (terminology databases, on-line dictionaries, etc.); terminological applications.The high level of expertise provided by the contributors, combined with the wide range of perspectives they represent, results in a thorough coverage of all facets of a burgeoning field. The lay-out of the Handbook is specially designed for quick and for cross reference, with hypertext and an extensive index.See also "Handbook of Terminology Management" set (volumes 1 and 2).

Download or read book Working with Words written by Brian S. Brooks and published by Macmillan Higher Education. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter what the medium, from print to broadcast to digital, Working with Words presents the best writing advice for journalists. It is designed to help students gain the grammatical and stylistic skills they need and then serve as a reference throughout their careers. Written by working journalists, with parts devoted to grammar and mechanics as well as journalistic style and writing for different media, it offers coverage the Associated Press Stylebook does not — and it’s affordably priced at 30-50% less than competing texts. The new edition contains tools that make it even easier to navigate, tackles the unique issues inherent to writing for online media, and offers improved grammar and writing instruction.

Download or read book Grammar Choices for Graduate and Professional Writers Second Edition written by Nigel A Caplan and published by University of Michigan Press ELT. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grammar Choices is a different kind of grammar book: It is written for graduate students, including MBA, master’s, and doctoral candidates, as well as postdoctoral researchers and faculty. Additionally, it describes the language of advanced academic writing with more than 300 real examples from successful graduate students and from published texts, including corpora. Each of the eight units in Grammar Choices contains: an overview of the grammar topic; a preview test that allows students to assess their control of the target grammar and teachers to diagnose areas of difficulty; an authentic example of graduate-student writing showing the unit grammar in use; clear descriptions of essential grammar structures using the framework of functional grammar, cutting-edge research in applied linguistics, and corpus studies; vocabulary relevant to the grammar point is introduced—for example, common verbs in the passive voice, summary nouns used with this/these, and irregular plural nouns; authentic examples for every grammar point from corpora and published texts; exercises for every grammar point that help writers develop grammatical awareness and use, including completing sentences, writing, revising, paraphrasing, and editing; and a section inviting writers to investigate discipline-specific language use and apply it to an academic genre. Among the changes in the Second Edition are: new sections on parallel form (Unit 2) and possessives (Unit 5) revised and expanded explanations, but particularly regarding verb complementation, complement noun clauses, passive voice, and stance/engagement a restructured Unit 2 and significantly revised/updated Unit 7 new Grammar Awareness tasks in Units 3, 5, and 6 new exercises plus revision/updating of many others self-editing checklists in the Grammar in Your Discipline sections at the end of each unit representation of additional academic disciplines (e.g., engineering, management) in example sentences and texts and in exercises.

Download or read book Handbook of Writing Research Second Edition written by Charles A. MacArthur and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference in the field, this volume synthesizes current knowledge on writing development and instruction at all grade levels. Prominent scholars examine numerous facets of writing from sociocultural, cognitive, linguistic, neuroscience, and new literacy/technological perspectives. The volume reviews the evidence base for widely used instructional approaches, including those targeting particular components of writing. Issues in teaching specific populations--including students with disabilities and English learners--are addressed. Innovative research methods and analytic tools are clearly explained, and key directions for future investigation identified. New to This Edition *Chapters on genre instruction, evaluation and revision, argumentative writing, computer-based instruction, and professional development. *Chapters on new literacies, out-of-school writing, translation, and self-regulation. *Many new topics and authors, including more international perspectives. *Multiple chapters connect research findings to the Common Core writing standards. See also the editors' Best Practices in Writing Instruction, Second Edition, an accessible course text and practitioner's guide.

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Download or read book English News Writing written by Bryce Telfer McIntyre and published by Chinese University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English News Writing is a professional writer's handbook for newspaper reporters, magazine freelancers and journalism students who write in English. The focus is on writing rather than reporting. There is a thorough treatment of style, usage, and the many structures of news stories, as well as dozens of tips on how writers can improve their work. Specifically, the book includes thorough discussions of interviewing techniques, the inverted pyramid, speech coverage, feature writing, reporting on trends, reporting on public opinion polls, using social indicators to develop news stories, writing criticism, writing personality profiles, narrative styles of writing, question-and-answer stories, and the jargon of the journalism profession. Examples of news structures are annotated. The book also includes 42 Rules of Thumb that serve as a quick reference for reporters to improve their work.

Download or read book Dreyer s English written by Benjamin Dreyer and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness “Essential (and delightful!)”—People We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to write better. Benjamin Dreyer is here to help. As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike—not to mention his followers on social media—for deconstructing the English language with playful erudition. Now he distills everything he has learned from the myriad books he has copyedited and overseen into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best prose foot forward. As authoritative as it is amusing, Dreyer’s English offers lessons on punctuation, from the underloved semicolon to the enigmatic en dash; the rules and nonrules of grammar, including why it’s OK to begin a sentence with “And” or “But” and to confidently split an infinitive; and why it’s best to avoid the doldrums of the Wan Intensifiers and Throat Clearers, including “very,” “rather,” “of course,” and the dreaded “actually.” Dreyer will let you know whether “alright” is all right (sometimes) and even help you brush up on your spelling—though, as he notes, “The problem with mnemonic devices is that I can never remember them.” And yes: “Only godless savages eschew the series comma.” Chockful of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people’s prose, and—perhaps best of all—an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language. Praise for Dreyer’s English “Playful, smart, self-conscious, and personal . . . One encounters wisdom and good sense on nearly every page of Dreyer’s English.”—The Wall Street Journal “Destined to become a classic.”—The Millions “Dreyer can help you . . . with tips on punctuation and spelling. . . . Even better: He’ll entertain you while he’s at it.”—Newsday

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Download or read book New Perspectives on Technical Editing written by Avon Murphy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Perspectives on Technical Editing provides readers with a rich picture of a thriving discipline. Its 10 chapters are written by various experts in the field, each of whom looks at technical editing from a distinct vantage point, setting challenging questions and offering authoritative recommendations based on experience and research. Contributors examine significant approaches to the practice and teaching of technical editing: the recommended research methodologies, the not entirely straightforward history of technical editing, effective approaches to developing editing courses, the politics of editing within today's organizations, the definition and on-the-job work of copyediting, the power of electronic editing, the complex nature and best practices of science editing, and the nuts and bolts of successfully editing technical journals. Readers will find insights into background literature, trends, responsibilities, workflow, legal issues, ethics, tricks of the trade, unanticipated complications, business know-how, considerations of audience, interpersonal relations, and strategies for different media that they can apply in their own work and research. Each contributor provides substantive chapter references, and the book's annotated bibliography describes and evaluates 100 of the most influential and useful editing resources.