Download or read book Writing Effectively for Business and Government written by David G. Byrd and published by University of South Carolina. This book was released on 1986-03-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Writing Effective Business Rules written by Graham Witt and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of rules -- How rules work -- A brief history of rules -- Types of rules -- The building blocks of natural language rule statements -- Fact Models -- How to write quality natural language rule statements -- An end-to-end rule management methodology -- Rule statement templates and subtemplates.
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Download or read book Writing for Results written by David W. Ewing and published by John Wiley & Sons Incorporated. This book was released on 1985-03 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case studies combine with a review of communication theory, personal relations, and the principles of effective writing to assist individuals in the composition of letters, reports, and memos
Download or read book Plain Language in Government Writing written by Judith G. Myers and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing Whether you're in the public or private sector, good writing skills are critical to your success in the workplace. Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide shows you how to apply federal plain-language guidelines to every type of writing — from emails, memos, and letters to agency communications, technical procedures, and budget justification statements. Through numerous exercises as well as examples from a variety of federal and state agencies, this practical guide walks you step-by-step through every phase of the writing process, providing tips for improved clarity, conciseness, and completeness. This valuable reference will help you: Write for diverse audiences in reader-friendly, plain language Overcome writer's block Gain confidence in your ability to write — and get results Make your writing visually appealing Prepare for briefings and presentations Recognize successful writing and identify what makes it effective A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing will enable you to express yourself more clearly and concisely, produce documents more efficiently, and work more effectively with others throughout the writing process.
Download or read book Effective Writing for Business and Government written by Michael L. Murdock and published by Transemantics. This book was released on 1978-04-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effective Writing in the Public Sector written by John W. Swain and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for both students and practitioners in public administration who want to communicate more effectively with a variety of audiences, this book offers clear, easy-to-understand guidelines on how to write more clearly, concisely, and coherently, as well as correctly. It covers the basics of good English and applies those basics to general forms (such as memos, letters, and e-mails) and more specific forms (such as newsletters, proposals, budget justifications, and rules) used in the public sector.
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Download or read book The Best Business Writing 2013 written by Dean Starkman and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology Malcolm Gladwell has called "riveting and indispensable," The Best Business Writing is a far-ranging survey of business's dynamic relationship with politics, culture, and life. This year's selections include John Markoff (New York Times) on innovations in robot technology and the decline of the factory worker; Evgeny Morozov (New Republic) on the questionable value of the popular TED conference series and the idea industry behind it; Paul Kiel (ProPublica) on the ripple effects of the ongoing foreclosure crisis; and the infamous op-ed by Greg Smith, published in the New York Times, announcing his break with Goldman Sachs over its trading practices and corrupt corporate ethos. Jessica Pressler (New York) delves into the personal and professional rivalry between Tory and Christopher Burch, former spouses now competing to dominate the fashion world. Peter Whoriskey (Washington Post) exposes the human cost of promoting pharmaceuticals off-label. Charles Duhigg and David Barboza (New York Times) investigate Apple's unethical labor practices in China. Max Abelson (Bloomberg) reports on Wall Street's amusing reaction to the diminishing annual bonus. Mina Kimes (Fortune) recounts the grisly story of a company's illegal testing—and misuse—of a medical device for profit, and Jeff Tietz (Rolling Stone) composes one of the most poignant and comprehensive portraits of the financial crisis's dissolution of the American middle class.
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Download or read book Business English written by Andrea B. Geffner and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime Barron's handbook for use in the classroom as well as the office, this newly revised edition of "Business English" is better than ever.
Download or read book Plain Language in Government Writing written by Judith G Myers and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing Whether you're in the public or private sector, good writing skills are critical to your success in the workplace. Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide shows you how to apply federal plain-language guidelines to every type of writing - from emails, memos, and letters to agency communications, technical procedures, and budget justification statements. Through numerous exercises as well as examples from a variety of federal and state agencies, this practical guide walks you step-by-step through every phase of the writing process, providing tips for improved clarity, conciseness, and completeness. This valuable reference will help you: Write for diverse audiences in reader-friendly, plain language Overcome writer's block Gain confidence in your ability to write - and get results Make your writing visually appealing Prepare for briefings and presentations Recognize successful writing and identify what makes it effective A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing will enable you to express yourself more clearly and concisely, produce documents more efficiently, and work more effectively with others throughout the writing process.
Download or read book The Government Manager s Guide to Plain Language written by Judith G. Myers PhD and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to write well correlates highly with the ability to think well—to analyze information, weigh alternatives, and make decisions. Government managers must make instructions and policies clear to employees, give effective presentations, and communicate effectively with the public. In addition, government managers must model clear, effective writing for their staffs. A comprehensive chapter on using social media effectively and appropriately is included.
Download or read book How To Sharpen Your Business Writing Skills written by Nan LEVINSON and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2000-01-13 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An opportunity to update writing skills and excel in today’s e-writing environment. Packed with practical advice attuned to current business writing and presentation challenges, this book features special strategies to speed online research and guidelines for creating safe and savvy e-mail. Through interactive, self-directed exercises, you’ll acquire the techniques that professional writers use to research, draft, compose, and edit their work. Examples and checklists will keep you on track as you practice writing better letters, memos, proposals, reports, and e-mail (with its own rules and etiquette). If you struggle to find the words and tone appropriate for given situations, you‘ll appreciate the advice on selecting language that works. There's also plenty of help with those niggling questions about grammar and punctuation. This book will help make your writing more effective, polished, and direct. It will distinguish you and help you move ahead, whether you're an administrative assistant or company officer. This book will help you: • Identify your audience • Organize your material • Write clearly and effectively • Master the steps of editing and rewriting • Conduct online research thoroughly and quickly • Compose e-mail that communicates your message efficiently • Avoid common pitfalls of electronic communications • Use writing to eliminate misunderstandings. This is an ebook version of the AMA Self-Study course. If you want to take the course for credit you need to either purchase a hard copy of the course through amaselfstudy.org or purchase an online version of the course through www.flexstudy.com.
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