Write in Style: A guide to good English (Routledge Study Guides) - Softcover

Palmer, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415252636 ISBN 13: 9780415252638

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

Write in Style is aimed at all for whom clarity and accuracy of expression are important skills. All the main styles and grammaticalrules are covered, their sense axplained and vivid examples given of how not to write. Plenty of sound and meticulous advice is offered in a friendly and enthusiastic toneand a large part of the book covers specific types of writing, from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. The many illustrations, examples and exercises throughout help the reader put into practice the techniques and skillds the book explores.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Palmer is Head of English at Bedford School. He has taught English for many years to a wide range of secondary and tertiary students. He has also been an examiner at GCSE and A level, and for The Open University

From the Inside Flap

Write in Style is aimed at everyone for whom clarity and accuracy of expression are important skills. Accessible and often entertaining, this book offers sound, practical advice on all types of writing from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. The main areas covered are:
*sentences, punctuation and paragraphs
*finding and using the right style
*how to write essays, reports, minutes and summaries
*a comprehensive guide to English grammar
This new edition includes a revised and expanded section on report writing, and a new chapter on writing and computers. Each section includes illustrations, examples and exercises to help you put the techniques and skills into practice.
Write in Style is the ideal guide for A-level and undergraduate students, and for professionals who want to improve their English.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415252636
• ISBN 13: 9780415252638
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 255