When Words Collide : A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style -- Paperback (8 Internat)

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When Words Collide : A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style -- Paperback (8 Internat)

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Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, International Edition is praised by students for its straightforward and clear-almost conversational-presentation of grammar. This versatile grammar and usage handbook will work for you as a beginning student and as you continue as a media writer. It provides concise, clear explanations and examples, as well as quick and accurate answers to grammar or usage questions. The unique 'from writer to writer' perspective guides you through the writing process.

Contents

Preface.1. Hey.2. gmr: CWOT?3. Ten Little Secrets, Ten Big Mistakes.4. The Sentence.5. Power and Precision: It Begins with the Verb.6. The Rest of the Crew.7. Are We in Agreement?8. Punctuation: Graceful Movements, Confident Stops.9. Clarity and Conciseness.10. Style.11. Appropriate and Sensitive Language.Appendix A: Spelling.Appendix B: Homonyms, Homophones, Spell-Checks, Oh My!Appendix C: Irregular (Make That Troublesome) Verb Forms.

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