Put it in Writing: Learn how to Write Clearly, Quickly, and PersuasivelyBased on the most widely used writing course in the English-speaking world, "Put It in Writing" has sold over 1.5 million copies. Now in a new and updated, user-friendly format that's ideal for self-study, it provides professionals at all levels with the tools to write more clearly, accurately, and quickly. |
Contents
Five Principles of Clear Writing | 11 |
To the Prudent Student | 32 |
Changing Some Old Attitudes | 51 |
Copyright | |
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Common terms and phrases
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