Writing the Right Word: “Its Effect Can Affect Your Writing”
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (927 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0595208304 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 252 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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. and an M.S. from SUC at Potsdam, N.Y. from SUNY Albany, N.Y. Dave Dowling spent 25 years in industry as a technical writer, editor, and instructor.Dave holds a B.A
"Dowling Tells You What Strunk and White Don�t!" according to Bruce D. Roberts. You're at work, and you're writing something - a consumer product marketing plan, let's say. "A successful product introduction will require our company to adapt new ideas," you state. Wait a minute. Should that be `adopt' new ideas? Better check.So, you pull out "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White, and go to the chapter entitled "Words and Expressions Commonly Misused." And it's not there. OK, where's the dictionary?Wait! This is where Dave Dowling's book "Writing the Right Word" comes in. You WILL find the difference . "This Book Deserves to be on Every Writer's Bookshelf" according to Sarah Mankowski. Does it really matter if we write assume when we mean presume, empathy instead of sympathy, endemic instead of epidemic? Yes. Words are the building blocks of the writer's craft. The wrong word may appear as out of place as a concrete block in the middle of an adobe wall.Writing the Right Word is a wonderful collection of problem words that is alphabetically arranged and cross-referenced with clear definitions and examples of usage.Words with similar meaning are defined, such as revolve and rotate, and words with similar spelli. A 'must have' book for writers! carol shuttleworth As a college-level instructor, I am often struck by how poorly most students use the English language. 'Writing the Right Word' is a unique and indispensible tool that can help anyone, from high school student to professional writer, learn how to write what he (or she) really means. In today's complex world, the importance of using the correct word cannot be overemphasized. This book explains the most common word confusions in a clear, concise, and 'user-friendly' format, complete with thought-provoking quotes at the beginning
It consists of more than 600 separate word pairs (with sentence examples for many) and the meanings of more than 1,500 individual words. The sentence examples alone will help you master word choices as well as help you sharpen your writing skills in general. Many writers use compliment when they mean complement, comprise when they mean compose, or assume when they mean presume. This quick reference aims to filter this confusion of words. And hundreds of other mistaken word identities also exist. With clear and concise definitions, the book speaks to many of the common word choices that challenge us daily. You’ll find it an entertaining and authoritative quick reference packed with guidelines to help you avoid using misused words and phrases.
and an M.S. About the Author Dave Dowling spent 25 years in industry as a technical writer, editor, and instructor.Dave holds a B.A. . from SUNY Albany, N.Y. from SUC at Potsdam, N.Y