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Revised 3rd edition, with a clearer layout and shorter guidelines for ease of use. With hundreds of examples showing 'before and after' versions of text.
Synopsis
Plain English is an essential tool for effective communication. This handy guide provides authoritative help on how to write clearly and effectively. In 25 easy-to-follow chapters, it covers straightforward language, sentence length, active and passive verbs, punctuation, grammar, writing emails, proofreading, and good organization.