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" The Facts on File guide to style / "
Martin H. Manser ; Stephen Curtis, associate editor.
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BL
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1022475
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b776845
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Manser, Martin H.
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The Facts on File guide to style /\ Martin H. Manser ; Stephen Curtis, associate editor.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Checkmark Books,, ©2006.
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| Series Statement
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Facts on File library writer's library
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xii, 317 pages ;; 23 cm.
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081606041X
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: 0816060428
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: 9780816060412
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: 9780816060429
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| Notes
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Includes index.
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| Contents
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What is style? -- Beyond correctness -- The qualities of style -- Choosing words -- Constructing sentences -- Constructing paragraphs -- Using figurative language -- Choosing a style -- Expresing tone through words -- Letters and e-mails -- Memorandums and resumes -- Essays and theses -- Business reports and presentations -- Promotional writing -- Keeping to style.
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Provides information on writing style, including word choice, sentence construction, and the use of figurative language, along with lessons on writing techniques for letters, resumes, essays, and reports.
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English language-- Style, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Report writing, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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English language-- Style.
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Report writing.
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| Dewey Classification
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808/.042
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PE1421.M36 2006
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Curtis, Stephen.
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Guide to style
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