The Handbook of Nonsexist Writing
The Handbook of Nonsexist Writing

Author: Casey Miller

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0595159214

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Man, he brotherhood, founding fathers. It is argued that such words are and always have been used by educated people to encompass all humanity—men and women. Psychological and historical research in the past few years has produced evidence to the contrary: for most people “false generics” seldom if ever convey a female image, nor are they ancient unchangeable rules of the English grammar that have always been used by the educated. Using hundreds of examples, mostly from published sources, the authors illustrate what certain words are saying to us on a subliminal level. Solutions are supplied that range from word substitutions to suggestions for rewriting. Without a trace of self-conscious righteousness, and with refreshing humor, Miller and Swift provide surprising insights into the English language and the ways in which people use it and are used by it. They demonstrate that to be in command of the language, we must find clear, convincing, and graceful ways to convey our ideas accurately. We must recognize and replace exclusive, distorting, ambiguous, and injurious words.

The Handbook of Non-sexist Writing
The Handbook of Non-sexist Writing

Author: Casey Miller

Publisher:

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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English language guide to the use of non-sexist writing and speaking in order to avoid sex discrimination therein - notes discrepancies between social change and language habits, and covers linguistics problems, e.g. "Man" as a false generic, use of "he" and " she", names and titles, etc. Illustrated by quotations from British newpapers. Bibliography pp. 110 to 114.

How to They/Them
How to They/Them

Author: Stuart Getty

Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 163217314X

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“This tender, smart, personal book is a gift. Stuart Getty generously shows us, with witty illustrations and kind humor, the hows and whys of they/them pronouns. A wonderful and necessary resource that is a delight to read.” —Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot and Valencia What does nonbinary really mean? What is gender nonconforming? And isn't they a plural pronoun? In this charming and disarming guide, a real-life they-using genderqueer writer unpacks all your burning questions in a fun, visual way. No soapboxes or divisive comment-section wars here! Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always human, this gender-friendly primer will get you up to speed. It's about more than just bathrooms and pronouns--this is about gender expression and the freedom to choose how to identify. While they might only be for some, that freedom is for everyone! “[A] clear, kind guide to gender nonconformity. Getty's cheeky tone and the punchy black-and-white illustrations by Brooke Thyng make this book a useful reference for anyone with questions about gender, whether their own or those they witness in the larger world.” —Booklist “Straightforward, practical, relevant navigation through the radiant world of gender fluidity.” —Kirkus Reviews

Professional Writing Guide
Professional Writing Guide

Author: Roslyn Petelin

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-04-14

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1000948285

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The Professional Writing Guide is for people who wish to improve the quality of their documents and the efficiency of their writing. Busy executives and other writers in organisations, who may spend between 30 and 80 per cent of their working time writing, will find it invaluable because it clearly outlines the principles that underlie effective documents. This book will enable executives to write confidently, competently, and persuasively. High quality output is crucial to a company's image and to a professional's own career advancement. Errors in a document can prove expensive. The Professional Writing Guide is an indispensable and accessible reference tool as well as a comprehensive style manual for writers who wish to avoid those expensive mistakes and make a positive impression. Written by two long-term professional writing educators with extensive experience of consulting to Australian business and industry, this lively and highly practical book features workable, reliable, and powerful strategies that can be used to systematically eliminate the writing problems of organisational writers.

The SAGE Handbook of Sociolinguistics
The SAGE Handbook of Sociolinguistics

Author: Ruth Wodak

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 649

ISBN-13: 1847870953

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This Handbook answers a long-standing need for an up-to-date, comprehensive, international, in-depth critical survey of the history, trajectory, data, results and key figures involved in sociolinguistics. The result is a work of unprecedented coverage and insight. It is all here, from the foundational contributions to the field to the impact of new media, new technologies of communication, globalization, trans-border fluidities and agendas of research.

Professional Report Writing
Professional Report Writing

Author: Simon Mort

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-07-05

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 135190860X

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Professional Report Writing is probably the most thorough treatment of this subject available, covering every aspect of an area often taken for granted. The author provides not just helpful analysis but also practical guidance on such topics as: ¢ deciding the format ¢ structuring a report ¢ stylistic pitfalls and how to avoid them ¢ making the most of illustrations ¢ ensuring a consistent layout. The theme throughout is fitness for purpose, and the text is enriched by a wide variety of examples drawn from the worlds of business, industry and government. The annotated bibliography includes a review of the leading dictionaries and reference books. Simon Mort's book is destined to become an indispensable reference work for managers, civil servants, local government officers, consultants and professionals of every kind.