Write in Style: A guide to good English - Softcover

Palmer, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0419146407 ISBN 13: 9780419146407

Publisher: Routledge, 1992

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

Synopsis

An accessible and lively book on English style and usage aimed at all, from 15 upwards, for whom clarity and accuracy of expression are important skills. All the main styles and grammatical rules are covered, their sense explained and amusing examples given of how not to write. Plenty of sound and meticulous advice is offered in a friendly and enthusiastic tone and a large part of the book covers specific types of writing, from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. Many illustrations, examples and exercises are provided throughout to help the reader put into practice the techniques and skills this book explores.

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0419146407
• ISBN 13: 9780419146407
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384