Grammar Essentials for Proofreading, Copyediting & Business Writing
Grammar Essentials for Proofreading, Copyediting & Business Writing

Author: Ashan R. Hampton

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-06-30

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1387914138

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Good writing starts with good grammar. How comfortable are you with your grammar skills? "Grammar Essentials for Proofreading, Copyediting & Business Writing" focuses on the grammar and usage topics you need to quickly improve your writing skills for personal and business success. You learn how to correct common grammar errors like fragments, run-ons and comma splices, while answering usage concerns such as when to use "who" or "whom," or what words to capitalize or abbreviate. Each chapter ends with practical exercises.

Urban Grammar Quick Fixes ( B & W)
Urban Grammar Quick Fixes ( B & W)

Author: Ashan R Hampton

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-02-21

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1329919238

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As coined by long-time English instructor, Ashan R. Hampton, urban grammar is the pervasive non-standard usage of the English language - often popularized and satirized in the media - versus the knowledge and good practice of standard English grammar rules. Rememorable or memorable? Sticked or stuck? Unlegal or illegal? Worser or worse? Learn commonly misused, misinterpreted, mispronounced or misspelled words and how to correct them according to standard English conventions. Remember, good communication begins with good grammar.

Proofreading Power: Skills & Drills
Proofreading Power: Skills & Drills

Author: Ashan R. Hampton

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-07-22

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1387954725

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Can you catch mistakes in your own writing? Can you identify and correct common writing errors? Would you like to become an effective proofreader for personal growth or profit? Before you write a book, launch a business or start a side-hustle, you must learn to produce error-free writing. "Proofreading Power: Skills & Drills" provides essential rules, guidelines and tips to quickly boost your editing prowess. Train your eye to catch mistakes in the smallest of details with practical exercises on grammar, mechanics, usage, punctuation and spelling. Try your hand at correcting everyday writing samples, such as essay responses, job descriptions, business letters, and blog articles.

Everyday Vocabulary Builders
Everyday Vocabulary Builders

Author: Ashan R Hampton

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-09

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 0359848680

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Do you know what you want to say, but just can�t find the words? When you start to write, do you struggle to get words on paper? Words in. Words out. To speak and write effectively, you must learn more words. At work, school or in everyday life, you must write something�an email, a report or a note on the bathroom stall. Expanding your vocabulary helps words to flow easily from your mind to a blank page, and improves your overall communication skills. �Everyday Vocabulary� features words that are commonly found in business writing, academic books, and standardized tests, such as the TABE and GED assessments. After completing twenty-five lessons of ten words each, you will add 250 words to your vocabulary, which increases your ability to express yourself faster and more effectively.

Student Success Grammar Skills
Student Success Grammar Skills

Author: Ashan R Hampton

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-05-09

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 0359607632

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Before students can write successful classroom assignments, they must know grammar. "Student Success Grammar Skills," makes it easy for middle school, high school, college students and adult learners to improve their language and writing abilities. In this book, students learn to effectively put words and phrases together before tackling essays, research papers, and other longer, written documents. "Student Success Grammar Skills," features plain English explanations, knowledge checks, and chapter exercises to reinforce learning. Any student, parent, teacher or self-directed learner can benefit from the grammar lessons covered in this book.

Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies
Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies

Author: Suzanne Gilad

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1118051319

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Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning résumé and land the job you've always wanted. Books, magazines, Web sites, corporate documents - find out how to improve any type of publication and make yourself indispensable to writers, editors, and your boss. Balance between style and rules Master the art of the query Use proofreader symbols Edit and proof electronic documents Build a solid freelancing career

The Copyeditor's Workbook
The Copyeditor's Workbook

Author: Erika Buky

Publisher: University of California Press

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 0520294351

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The Copyeditor’s Workbook—a companion to the indispensable Copyeditor’s Handbook, now in its fourth edition—offers comprehensive and practical training for both aspiring and experienced copyeditors. Exercises of increasing difficulty and length, covering a range of subjects, enable you to advance in skill and confidence. Detailed answer keys offer a grounding in editorial basics, appropriate usage choices for different contexts and audiences, and advice on communicating effectively with authors and clients. The exercises provide an extensive workout in the knowledge and skills required of contemporary editors. Features and benefits Workbook challenges editors to build their skills and to use new tools. Exercises vary and increase in difficulty and length, allowing users to advance along the way. Answer keys illustrate several techniques for marking copy, including marking PDFs and hand marking hard copy. Book includes access to online exercises available for download.

The Pocket Book of Proofreading
The Pocket Book of Proofreading

Author: William Critchley

Publisher: William Robert Critchley

Published: 2006-11

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0955143721

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This is a guide to freelance proofreading and copy-editing, with examples of proof correction marks and exercises with corrections supplied.

The Copyeditor's Handbook
The Copyeditor's Handbook

Author: Amy Einsohn

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2005-12-07

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9780520932562

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The Copyeditor's Handbook is a lively, practical manual for newcomers to publishing and for experienced editors who want to fine-tune their skills or broaden their understanding of the craft. Addressed to copyeditors in book publishing and corporate communications, this thoughtful handbook explains what copyeditors do, what they look for when they edit a manuscript, and how they develop the editorial judgment needed to make sound decisions. This revised edition reflects the most recent editions of The Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed.), the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.), and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (11th ed.).