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Covers grammar, usage, style, and the writing process, and provides information on letters, memorandums, proposals, reports, meetings, and job descriptions

Writing that works, Fifth Edition, is designed for students of varied academic backgrounds and occupational interests whose jobs will, or already do, require writing skills. Each chapter provides abundant and realistic examples drawn from a wide range of occupations, as well as carefully structured exercises and writing assignments. The text is unusually comprehensive, and probably few instructors will wish to assign every chapter. We have, therefore, built into this book sufficient flexibility to enable instructors to choose the sections they consider most important for any particular class. (In addition, our Instructor's Manual contains a suggested syllabus for a sixteen-week course.) At the same time, we feel that this text is inclusive enough to serve as a reference tool for the student long after the course is over, since no course can possibly cover all the writing concerns students will encounter once they are actually on the job. (view table of contents)

Provides an overview of the writing process, and discusses such topics as graphics and design, research and documentaion, style, grammar, and punctuation

This easy-to-use handbook — a concise version of the popular Handbook of Technical Writing — offers students a brief guide to the most common types of technical writing and communication, with help on using technology, creating formal reports and manuals, writing for the Web, and more. Spiral-bound and tabbed for quick reference, the new edition is briefer than ever and completely up to date.

Product Description: As its title suggests, the core section of Writing from A to Z is organized alphabetically, eliminating the students' need to crack the code of a conventional handbook. The handbook also offers two thorough opening sections: The Composing Process and The Research Process...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)