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Oxford guide to plain English
Record details
- ISBN: 9780199669172 (pbk.)
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Physical Description:
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xxxii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm - Edition: 4th edition.
- Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Previous edition: 2009. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. Writing short sentences and clear paragraphs -- 2. Preferring plain words -- 3. Writing tight -- 4. Favouring active-voice verbs -- 5. Using vigorous verbs, and untying noun strings -- 6. Using vertical lists -- 7. Converting negative to positive -- 8. Cross-references, cross readers -- 9. Using good punctuation -- 10. Pitching your writing at the right level -- 11. Six writing myths explored and exploded -- 12. Clearly non-sexist -- 13. Conquering grammarphobia -- |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interurban Library | PE 1408 C87 2013 (Text) | 26040003073810 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - | ||
| Lansdowne Library | PE 1408 C87 2013 (Text) | 26040003125016 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
