Oxford Guide To Effective Writing And Speaking, 3Ed

About the book: oxford guide to effective writing and speaking 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. The book is organized in four main sections: communicating in everyday life: covers everything from writing email to giving presentations and preparing reports. Getting the message across: focuses on important factors such as audience, subject and time, place, purpose, and the ways of communicating. Communication tools: gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. The process of writing: includes planning and research, drafting, and using technology. All sections include helpful you try sections and guidelines at the end of each chapter. The answers to the exercises in theyou try sections can be found at the back of the book. A glossary and index make the volume easy to use and simple to navigate. All of these features make it perfect for use at work, at college, or at home. Key features the most accessible guide to everyday english usage for the office, at school and university, and at home covers a wide range of communications, from email to business letters and job applications to reports a glossary and index make navigating the volume fast and straightforward