Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Grammar and StyleAuthor(s): Laurie E. Rozakis
Publisher: Alpha
Date: 2003, 2nd Edition
Pages: 432
Size: 7.57 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English
You're no idiot, of course. You've probably written your share of book reports,, term papers, e-mails, and thank you notes. The rules of writing can be confusing, however, and might result in final drafts riddled with gaffes, typos, and errors! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Grammar and Style, Second Edition, will take you step by step through the basics of spelling, punctuation, and sentence formation to help you become an effective communicator of the written word! [+/-]
In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:
• Explanations of writing styles including exposition, narration, argumentation, and description.
• Definitions of such writing mistakes as dangling modifiers, mixed metaphors, and split infinitives–and how to avoid them.
• Examples of model documents such as resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes.
• The differences between drafting a business letter and crafting a personal one.
Key features:
• Easy-to-understand instructions on writing and speaking
• Perfect punctuation, from the apostrophe to the semi-colon
• Rights and wrongs of sentence structure, word usage, spelling and much, much more
Find the "write" stuff within you!
• Voice your opinion on the page
• Be concise with your words
• Use slang only when appropriate
• Don't run-on with your sentences
• Reach your intended readers with your own style
• Avoid cliches and sexist language
• Turn passive sentenses into active onces
• Know when to abbreviate
• Make your communication effective
About the author
Dr. Laurie E. Rozakis has published dozens of books, including Shaum’s Quick Guide to Writing Research Papers, Study Skills for the Utterly Confused, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Grammar and Style. She is a full professor of English and humanities at State University of New York at Farmingdale, and has taught English and research skills for more than 15 years.
In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:
• Explanations of writing styles including exposition, narration, argumentation, and description.
• Definitions of such writing mistakes as dangling modifiers, mixed metaphors, and split infinitives–and how to avoid them.
• Examples of model documents such as resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes.
• The differences between drafting a business letter and crafting a personal one.
Key features:
• Easy-to-understand instructions on writing and speaking
• Perfect punctuation, from the apostrophe to the semi-colon
• Rights and wrongs of sentence structure, word usage, spelling and much, much more
Find the "write" stuff within you!
• Voice your opinion on the page
• Be concise with your words
• Use slang only when appropriate
• Don't run-on with your sentences
• Reach your intended readers with your own style
• Avoid cliches and sexist language
• Turn passive sentenses into active onces
• Know when to abbreviate
• Make your communication effective
About the author
Dr. Laurie E. Rozakis has published dozens of books, including Shaum’s Quick Guide to Writing Research Papers, Study Skills for the Utterly Confused, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Grammar and Style. She is a full professor of English and humanities at State University of New York at Farmingdale, and has taught English and research skills for more than 15 years.
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