基本説明
Provides authoritative guidance on how to write clearly and effectively using 21 easy-to-follow guidelines covering straightforward language, sentence length, active and passive verbs, punctuation, grammar, planning, writing emails, and good organization.
Full Description
Plain English is an essential tool for effective communication. Information transmitted in letters, documents, reports, contracts, and forms is clearer and more understandable when presented in straightforward terms. "The Oxford Guide to Plain English" provides authoritative guidance on how to write plain English using easy-to-follow guidelines which cover straightforward language, sentence length, active and passive verbs, punctuation, grammar, planning, and good organization. This handy guide will be invaluable to writers of all levels. It provides essential guidelines that will allow readers to develop their writing style, grammar, and punctuation. The book also offers help in understanding official jargon and legalese giving the plain English alternatives. This guide gives hundreds of real examples and shows 'before and after' versions of texts of different kinds which will help readers to look critically at their own writing. It is helpfully organized into 21 short chapters, each covering a different aspect of writing. Clearly laid out, and easy to use, the "Oxford Guide to Plain English" is the best guide to writing clear and helpful documents.
Contents
Starting points; Summary of guidelines; 1. Writing shorter sentences... or chopping up snakes; 2. Preferring plain words; 3. Writing tight; 4. Favouring the active voice; 5. Using vigorous verbs; 6. Using vertical lists; 7. Negative to positive; 8. Cross-references, cross readers; 9. Clearly non-sexist; 10. Sound starts and excellent endings; 11. Using good punctuation; 12. Seven writing myths explored and exploded; 13. Conquering grammarphobia; 14. Planning effectively; 15. Using reader-centered stucture; 16. Using alternatives to words, words, words; 17. Management of colleague's writing; 18. Good practice with email; 19. Writing better instructions; 20. Lucid legal language; 21. Basics of clear layout; Sources and notes; Index
