LEADER 02379nam 2200469 a 450 001 9910480402203321 005 20170814173539.0 010 $a1-4833-4528-9 010 $a1-4522-5439-7 035 $a(CKB)2560000000089925 035 $a(EBL)997275 035 $a(OCoLC)809774445 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC997275 035 $a(OCoLC)1007858227 035 $a(StDuBDS)EDZ0000159570 035 $a(EXLCZ)992560000000089925 100 $a20130912d1993 fy| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 200 10$aImproving writing skills$b[electronic resource] $ememos, letters, reports, and proposals /$fArthur Asa Berger 210 $aNewbury Park, Calif. ;$aLondon $cSAGE$dc1993 215 $a1 online resource (98 p.) 225 1 $aSurvival skills for scholars ;$vv. 9 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-322-42160-9 311 $a0-8039-4823-9 327 $aCover; Contents; Preface; Part I - Memos, Letters, Reports, and Proposals; Chapter 1 - How to Write Better Memos; Chapter 2 - How to Write Effective Letters; Chapter 3 - Writing Reports; Chapter 4 - Proposals That Work; Part II - Writing Effective Business Documents; Chapter 5 - Readable Writing; Chapter 6 - Developing Creative Ideas; Chapter 7 - The Process of Writing; Chapter 8 - Layout and Design; Chapter 9 - Conclusion; Appendix 1 Checklist for Writers; Appendix 2 Computer Aids for Writers; Appendix 3 Books and Periodicals on Writing; References; About the Author 330 $aThis brief, practical guide illustrates the most common kinds of business correspondence that a university professor is required to produce and offers useful advice to make these communications as effective as possible. The author also offers general suggestions on effective writing, including brainstorming and collaborating, persuasion, outlining and revising, and designing documents. 410 0$aSurvival Skills for Scholars 606 $aBusiness writing 606 $aCommercial correspondence 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aBusiness writing. 615 0$aCommercial correspondence. 676 $a808.06665 700 $aBerger$b Arthur Asa$f1933-$0320760 801 0$bStDuBDS 801 1$bStDuBDS 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910480402203321 996 $aImproving writing skills$92486922 997 $aUNINA