When Words Collide: Journalist's Guide to Grammar and Style - Softcover

Kessler, Lauren; McDonald, Duncan

 
9780534085742: When Words Collide: Journalist's Guide to Grammar and Style

Synopsis

Kessler and McDonald's "When Words Collide, International Edition" is praised by students and professors alike for its straightforward and clear-almost conversational-presentation of grammar. This versatile grammar and usage handbook works for both beginning and continuing media writers, providing concise, clear explanations and examples, as well as quick and accurate answers to grammar or usage questions. The unique 'from writer to writer' perspective engages students and guides them firsthand through the writing process.

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Review

Preface. 1. Hey. 2. gmr: CWOT? 3. Ten Little Secrets, Ten Big Mistakes. 4. The Sentence. 5. Power and Precision: It Begins with the Verb. 6. The Rest of the Crew. 7. Are We in Agreement? 8. Punctuation: Graceful Movements, Confident Stops. 9. Clarity and Conciseness. 10. Style. 11. Appropriate and Sensitive Language. PART II: TOPICAL GUIDE TO GRAMMAR AND WORD USE. Appendix A: Spelling. Appendix B: Homonyms, Homophones, Spell-Checks, Oh My! Appendix C: Irregular (Make That Troublesome) Verb Forms.

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