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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100192806130

ISBN-139780192806130

eBay Product ID (ePID)44785743

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking

SubjectCommunication Studies, English As a Second Language

Publication Year2005

FeaturesRevised, Revised Edition

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorJohn Seely

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-299578

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal428.2

Table Of ContentHow to use this bookSection A: Communicating in everyday lifeSection B: Getting the message acrossSection C: The English languageSection D: The process of writingReference SectionIndex

SynopsisThe Oxford Guide to Effective Writing & Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. In the first section on communicating in everyday life, chapters cover everything from writing email and faxes to giving presentations and preparing reports. John Seely also offers guidance on understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. With guidelines and exercises, this book will help you to tailor your message and language accordingly. A section on the English language gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. A final section examines the process of writing itself, including planning and research, drafting, and using technology. New to this edition are advice on writing email and help on writing for the Internet. The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing & Speaking is designed to be practical and user-friendly, with boxed exercises, guidelines, and examples. A glossary and index make the volume easy to use and simple to navigate. This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements., The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing & Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. It combines practical, easy-reference chapters with advice on specific writing or speaking tasks with more detailed self-help chapters covering grammar, spelling, and the writing process itself. This new updated edition includes new chapters on writing emails, interviews and job applications, and writing for the internet., The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. In the first section on communicating in everyday life, chapters cover everything from writing email to giving presentations and preparing reports. John Seely also offers guidance on understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. With guidelines and exercises,this book will help you to tailor your message and language accordingly. The second section on the English language gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. A final section examines the process of writingitself, including planning and research, drafting, and using technology. New to this edition are chapters on writing email and help on writing for the internet. The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is designed to be practical and user-friendly, with boxed exercises, guidelines, and examples. A glossary and index make the volume easy to use and simple to navigate. This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements. Perfect for use at work, at college, or at home., The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. In the first section on communicating in everyday life, chapters cover everything from writing email to giving presentations and preparing reports. John Seely also offers guidance on understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. With guidelines and exercises, this book will help you to tailor your message and language accordingly. The second section on the English language gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. A final section examines the process of writing itself, including planning and research, drafting, and using technology. New to this edition are chapters on writing email and help on writing for the internet. The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is designed to be practical and user-friendly, with boxed exercises, guidelines, and examples. A glossary and index make the volume easy to use and simple to navigate. This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements. Perfect for use at work, at college, or at home.

LC Classification NumberPE1112