Writing and Speaking at Work: A Practical Guide for Business Communication

by Bailey, Edward P.

• ISBN13: 9780131881303
• ISBN10: 0131881302
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Concise but thorough, this popular business communication text is packed with practical advice to help students improve their writing and speaking skills. Shorter than most other business communications texts,Writing & Speaking at Work, 4e draws from the authorrs"s years of experience as a college instructor and consultant in business and government. It delivers practical insight and instruction that will equip students with the tools to be effective communicators no matter where their careers may take them. Instead of detailing the various communications theories, it focuses on the two critical communication needs of business people: writing and speaking.

Table of Contents

Writing

What Is Good Writing?

Developing a Good Style

Using Examples and Comparisons

Making Your Page Look Inviting

Making Your Main Point Easy to Find

Illustrating Your Ideas

Getting Beyond Periods and Commas

Learning Commonsense Rules

Making the Most of E-mail

Writing for the Web

Preparing a Resume and Cover Letter

Documenting Your Sources

Speaking139

What Is Business Speaking?

Using Good Techniques of Delivery

Developing a Clear Structure

Designing Visual Aids

Giving a Presentation Using a Computer

Rehearsing, Setting Up the Room, and Overcoming Nervousness

Preparing an Annotated Presentation

Final Project: Learning Computer Techniques

Final Project: Creating Reports

Formats for Letters and Memos

Sample Papers

Commonly Confused Words

Index

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