In the everyday work world, most professionals are on their own when it comes to writing reports, memos, proposals, and other necessary correspondence. The Business Style Handbook is a practical and comprehensive guide that focuses specifically on the writing issues that frequently arise on the job. Insights and feedback from Fortune 500 communications executives provide tips and advice on improving writing style and effectiveness, while more than 1,200 alphabetized entries cover the essentials of style and usage, grammatical concepts, and more.

The Business Style Handbook: An A-to-Z Guide for Writing on the Job with Tips from Communications Experts at the Fortune 500

Business & Money

Greene, Brenda

Cunningham, Helen

Skills

McGraw=Hill

Revised and updated for the newest digital platforms--the classic guide to business writing style and protocols While retaining all the valuable information that has made The Business Style Handbook a modern classic, the second edition provides new words, phrases and guidance to help you express yourself clearly, confidently and correctly on any digital platform. New to this edition: <ul>
<li>Updated A-to-Z section with 250 new entries </li>
<li>Best practices for email in a world of portable devices </li>
<li>Insights from communications executives at global companies </li>
</ul>
Praise for The Business Style Handbook "This may be the handiest and clearest book of tips on basic business writing I've read in a long time." --Pam Robinson, cofounder, the American Copy Editors Society "An excellent primer on how to communicate effectively in a business setting." --Michael Barry, vice president, media relations, Insurance Information Institute "This book is especially helpful for people when English is their second language. I recommend it to all my business classes." --Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D., author, executive mentor and leadership class instructor, Stanford University "You never want poor writing to get in the way of what you're saying. . . . This style guide is a valuable resource to help ensure that the quality of your writing differentiates you." --Bart Mosley, principal and chief investment officer, Alprion Capital Management LP

The Business Style Handbook, Second Edition: An A-to-Z Guide for Effective Writing on the Job

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