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The Business Writer's Handbook, Eighth Edition (Business Writer's Handbook)

The Business Writer's Handbook, Eighth Edition (Business Writer's Handbook)

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Authors: Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, Walter E. Oliu
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 17 reviews
Sales Rank: 123905

Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised
Pages: 688
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.2

ISBN: 0312352689
Dewey Decimal Number: 651
EAN: 9780312352684
ASIN: 0312352689

Publication Date: March 7, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
This fifth edition of The Business Writer's Handbook consists of nearly 700 spiral-bound pages written with both business students and professionals in mind. (It is also available in a paper-bound version, but how nice to be able to lay the book flat on one's desk for ease of reference.) "Our focus," say the editors, "is on helping professionally oriented writers develop effective skills and strategies for communicating in a rapidly changing environment," and that they do. The entries, arranged alphabetically, are straightforward and to the point. Sandwiched between items addressing issues of English grammar and word usage are guides to writing resumes, resignation letters, and everything in between (e.g., abstracts, annual reports, e-mail, executive summaries, form letters, feasibility studies, memos, mission statements, proposals, and trade journal articles). Throughout the book, the point is made that good writing has a marked effect on business communications--a short, personal collection letter, for instance, "will usually motivate a customer to pay a bill faster than will a form letter." Since the book is written for the business professional, many of the usage and grammar issues are illustrated with business-related examples, but don't think that that means the book isn't any fun. Consider the first sentence in an entry for gobbledygook: "Gobbledygook is writing that suffers from an overdose of traits guaranteed to make it stuffy, pretentious, and wordy." --Jane Steinberg

Product Description
Now in its eighth edition, this classic book remains the complete business-writing reference for students and professionals alike. Alphabetically organized and easy to use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for the most common types of business documents and correspondence, from brochures, press releases, and resumes, to executive summaries, proposals, and reports. Abundant sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective business communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using e-mail. In addition, advice on organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include expanded advice for analyzing the context of different writing situations, using and integrating visuals, and dealing with ethical concerns in business writing, including plagiarism. Entries throughout have been revised, updated, consolidated, and streamlined to provide the most accurate and accessible information. Comprehensive yet concise, The Business Writer’s Handbook remains the quick reference faithful users have come to appreciate.




Customer Reviews:   Read 12 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Practical classic that works for multiple audiences   November 1, 2008
Eric H. Roth (Venice Beach, CA USA)
This practical classic of business communication works for multiple audiences from MBA students and project managers to undergraduate business students and international business working in English as a second language. The concise, clear entries explain topics, provide model documents, and cover an impressive range of alphabetically arranged materials.

While the new 9th edition features orange highlighted text, more weblinks, and a stronger section on visuals, budget conscious consumers can find plenty of value in this 8th edition. The basic principles of business writing remain the same - and same English grammar problems puzzle writers today as a few years ago. ESL students, by the way, will especially appreciate the short grammar tips and editing suggestions.

Bottomline: The Business Writer's Handbook should be on your bookshelf if you work in business, write business documents, or study business communication. If you can afford the 9th edition, buy it. Otherwise, pick up this classic in the 8th edition and save yourself some money.



5 out of 5 stars Great   September 29, 2008
c
No trouble getting to me before the deadline date. It is in mint condition, now let's see if I actually use it though, lol!


5 out of 5 stars Great Investment   March 1, 2008
C. Arredondo
Well organized and easy to use. Absolutely valuable. Gives good examples of letters, memos, basic grammatical issues.


4 out of 5 stars margie   July 8, 2007
Marjorie A. Lawrence
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Purchased as a text forschool. It was rec'd in good condition and received when it was promised
Thank you



4 out of 5 stars Still Use after Class   January 11, 2007
S. Gayler (Huntington, Indiana)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am still using it long after I was done with my business writing class. It has help me write many resumes and cover letters.

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