Written English
Author: Robert Rainsbury
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 1977-01-01
Total Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9780139706738
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Improve Your Written English
Author: Marion Field
Publisher: How to Books
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781845283315
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten in short, accessible sections, this book explains the basics of writing good English. It includes punctuation, sentence construction and spelling. You will learn how to adopt different tasks, such as writing a report, essay or short story. There are also chapters on letter writing, filling in forms and constructing job applications.
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Author: Christopher Lasch
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 2002-05-03
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9780812218145
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The late Lasch, college history professor and the author of The Culture of Narcissism (1979), among other seminal works, so despaired of his graduate students' writing that he began to compile a list of common compositional errors. This list soon evolved into a full-fledged writing guide. . . . Lasch's wry, distinctive voice is evident throughout."—Joanne Wilkinson, Booklist
Variety in Written English
Author: Tony Bex
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780415108393
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombining insight from a variety of linguistic perspectives including Hallidayan functional linguistics and relevance theory, Tony Bex demonstrates how written texts operate within society to convey meaning. This book: - * looks at a wide variety of written genres - advertisments, letters, poetry and literature * provides an accessible and comprehensive survey of genre theory * proposes a challenging new way of analysing genre which emphasises communicative function * unusually, considers the relevance of linguistic theories of genre to the study of literary texts. * includes numerous exercises and annotated bibliographies Variety in Written Discourse will be of interest to all students of language and communication. In addition, it will be an invaluable text for those interested in literature, as well as English for Specific Purposes.
Perfect Written English
Author: Chris West
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2008-09-04
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 1407004549
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerfect Written English is an indispensable guide to mastering grammar and improving your writing style. Written by Chris West, a professional author and writing consultant, it tells you everything you need to know about writing fluently and convincingly, from the correct way to use commas to the most persuasive structure for an argument. With helpful tips on avoiding common mistakes and practical sections on writing everything from personal webpages to corporate sales reports, Perfect Written English has all you need to make sure you get your message across elegantly and effectively. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.
Variety in Written English
Author: Tony Bex
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002-03-11
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 1134839979
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombining insight from a variety of linguistic perspectives including Hallidayan functional linguistics and relevance theory, Tony Bex demonstrates how written texts operate within society to convey meaning. This book:- * looks at a wide variety of written genres - advertisments, letters, poetry and literature * provides an accessible and comprehensive survey of genre theory * proposes a challenging new way of analysing genre which emphasises communicative function * unusually, considers the relevance of linguistic theories of genre to the study of literary texts. * includes numerous exercises and annotated bibliographies Variety in Written Discourse will be of interest to all students of language and communication. In addition, it will be an invaluable text for those interested in literature, as well as English for Specific Purposes.
Alphabet to Email
Author: Naomi S. Baron
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002-06-01
Total Pages: 331
ISBN-13: 1134663080
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Alphabet to Email Naomi Baron takes us on a fascinating and often entertaining journey through the history of the English language, showing how technology - especially email - is gradually stripping language of its formality. Drawing together strands of thinking about writing, speech, pedagogy, technology, and globalization, Naomi Baron explores the ever-changing relationship between speech and writing and considers the implications of current language trends on the future of written English. Alphabet to Email will appeal to anyone who is curious about how the English language has changed over the centuries and where it might be going.
Penguin Writers' Guides: How to Write Better English
Author: Robert Allen
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2005-06-30
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 0141941359
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively. This essential guide covers the key rules - and pitfalls - of written and spoken grammar. It covers such areas as: the building blocks of language, common errors and misconceptions, choosing the right level of expression, differences between British and American English, and political correctness. It also discusses various uses of language, from creative writing, CVs and reports to verbal presentations, and business and personal letters, with many useful suggestions for accurate and fluent English.
Teach Yourself English Grammar
Author: Gordon Humphreys
Publisher:
Published: 1945
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten English
Author: Steve Hart
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2017-12-19
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1351830015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA research paper or graduate essay demonstrating weak English and poor formatting is likely to be rejected by an editor or marked down by an assessor; but why should these gaps in your English knowledge undermine your subject knowledge and skill as an engineer or student of the discipline? Written English: A Guide for Electrical and Electronic Students and Engineers is the first resource to work at the sentence level to resolve the English language problems facing international engineering students and scholars. Informed by hundreds of research papers and student essays, this valuable reference: Covers grammar essentials and key terms in the fields of electrical engineering, electronic engineering, and communication systems Uses real-world examples to reveal common mistakes and identify critical areas of focus Provides practical solutions to formatting, vocabulary, and stylistic issues Written English: A Guide for Electrical and Electronic Students and Engineers equips readers with the necessary knowledge to produce accurate and effective English when writing for engineering.
