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Description Jack Swenson, "Writing Fitness: Practical Exercises for Better Business Writing" Crisp Publications | 1995 | ISBN: 0931961351 | 96 pages | PDF | 3 MB Filled with practical business writing exercises and activities, this workbook covers basic organizational skills, clear and concise writing, spelling, punctuation tips, and much more. The focus is on ways to edit, tone, and clarify business memos, letters, and reports. Contents: PART I—INTRODUCTION 1 PART II—SOME BASICS OF STYLE 5 Exercises for Better Spelling 7 The Apostrophe 13 Common Comma Faults 15 When to Capitalize 17 More on Mechanics 19 A Usage Quiz 21 PART III—STARTING WITH THE SENTENCE 23 Active Versus Passive Sentences 25 Use Familiar Words 27 Eliminate Unnecessary Words 29 More on Wasted Words 31 Avoid Redundancy 33 Use Adjectives Sparingly 35 Short Words Are Better 37 Avoid Cliches 39 Pay Attention to Detail 41 Misplaced Words 43 Weakling Verbs 45 PART IV—EXERCISES TO HELP YOU WRITE BETTER MEMOS 47 Examples of Good and Poor Memos 48 Exercises 51 PART V—THE BUSINESS LETTER 55 Structure and Style 56 Checklist 57 Exercises 58 PART VI—THE .BUSINESS REPORT 64 Organizational Tips 65 Do’s and Don’ts 66 Exercises 67 PART VII—NOW YOU TRY IT! 73 Writing Sample Memos 74 Business Letter Exercises 78 A Final Challenge—The Business Report 84 PLZ SEED SHARING IS CARING Related Torrents
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