The Business Writer's Handbook

by Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, Walter E. Oliu

• ISBN13: 9780312393243
• ISBN10: 0312393245
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-10-07
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

Summary

Combining guidance for writing all the most common types of business documents and correspondence with thorough treatment of grammar, usage, and style, "The Business Writer's Handbook" is the complete reference for students and professionals alike. Packed with fresh sample documents and visuals, the eighth edition offers expanded advice for making appropriate rhetorical choices, integrating visuals, and considering ethics in business writing.

Author Biography

Gerald J. Alred is professor of English at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, where he teaches business and technical writing Charles T. Brusaw is presently a business writing consultant for corporations worldwide. He retired from NCR Corporation after working for twenty years as a technical writer. He has also worked in advertising, public relations, and curriculum development Walter E. Oliu is Acting Director of the Division of Freedom of Information and Publications Services at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and has taught at Miami University of Ohio and Slippery Rock State University

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
Five Steps to Successful Writing	p. xi
Checklist of the Writing Process	p. xix
Topical Key to the Alphabetical Entries	p. xxi
Topical List of Figures and Model Documents	p. xxiv
The Business Writer's Handbook: Alphabetical Entries	p. 1
Index	p. 597
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