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Apocalypse Ink Productions Industry Talk An Insiders Look at Writing Rpgs
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£7.95
Brian Falkner Word Warriors 3 Write Like an Author
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£7.24
Wrongtree Press Revise to Write
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£11.87
Legare Street Press Memoirs of Henry Villard Journalist and Financier
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£19.90
Taylor & Francis Ltd How to Publish in Biological Sciences
Book SynopsisThis book is a guide specifically for Early Career Researchers on how to publish in the Biological Sciences, whether that be your first manuscript or if you're already experienced there's something for everyone.Following on from How to Write a PhD in Biological Sciences: A Guide for the Uninitiated, it will guide you through taking your manuscript to publication in peer-reviewed journals and disseminating your research more broadly. It talks you through the peer-review process, including how to respond to reviewers' comments, the meaning and importance of Impact Factors and how to get citations. It also explores the challenges in the academic community around Open Access and other debates, including transparency, overlay journals, paywalls, publication bias, predatory journals and the dangers of bullying.Whether you are a student just completing your studies, or a supervisor struggling with rejections, this book will provide the insider information you need to Table of ContentsWelcome About the Author Part I - Getting your manuscript ready for submission Chapter 1 The transition from closed to openChapter 2 What is a scientific journal for?Chapter 3 What is peer review?Chapter 4 Transparency in publishingChapter 5 What can you publish?Chapter 6 What is Impact Factor, and why is it so important?Chapter 7 When should you be an author?Chapter 8 Citations and metricsChapter 9 Growing your networkChapter 10 PreprintsPart II - Submission, reviews and reviewing, revising and resubmitting Chapter 11 Writing your cover letterChapter 12 Suggesting reviewersChapter 13 Choosing the right journalChapter 14 Open Access or a paywall for your manuscript?Chapter 15 Submitting a paper to a journal for peer reviewChapter 16 Expectations of peer review?Chapter 17 Receiving the editor’s decisionChapter 18 Why should an editor read your submission?Part III - Once your paper is published Chapter 19 Now that your manuscript has been acceptedChapter 20 Once your paper is acceptedChapter 21 Writing a press releaseChapter 22 Why write a popular article?Chapter 23 Altmetrics from traditional and social mediaPart IV - Further challenges in academia Chapter 24 Is Open Access good?Chapter 25 How to conduct peer reviewChapter 26 The problems with peer reviewChapter 27 What are predatory journals?Chapter 28 Why did some journals go behind paywalls?Chapter 29 Are researchers writing more, and is more better?Chapter 30 When should you correct or retract your paper?Chapter 31 Are you bullying or being bullied?Chapter 32 Keeping track of your mental healthChapter 33 Habilitation, DSc and TenureLast NoteBibliography
£53.09
Taylor & Francis Ltd English for Journalists
Book SynopsisEnglish for Journalists has established itself in newsrooms the world over as an invaluable guide to the basics of English and to those aspects of writing, such as reporting speech, house style and jargon, which are specific to the language of journalism. Written in a highly accessible and engaging style, English for Journalists covers the fundamentals of grammar, spelling, punctuation and journalistic writing, with all points illustrated through a series of concise and illuminating examples. The book features practical, easy-to-follow advice with examples of common mistakes and problem words. This thirtieth anniversary edition features a revised first chapter on the state of English today by author Wynford Hicks, and a chapter on writing for social media by Gavin Allen, along with an updated glossary and references.This is an essential guide to written English for practising journalists and students of journalism today.Table of ContentsIntroduction: how this book began1 English today2 Grammar: the rules3 Grammar: 10 common mistakes4 Grammar: problems and confusions5 Spelling6 Punctuation7 Reporting speech8 Style9 Social media10 Words11 Foreign words12 FiguresAppendix 1 Style guideAppendix 2 The ‘fronted adverbial’ muddleAppendix 3 Glossary of termsFurther readingIndex
£34.99
Taylor & Francis NoÃl Coward
Book SynopsisNoÃl Coward combines a fresh appraisal of major plays by one of the twentieth centuryâs most popular dramatists, with an account of critical and theatrical responses to his life and work.For almost the entirety of the twentieth century, NoÃl Coward was one of the UKâs most popular and celebrated playwrights. Refracting, rather than directly reflecting the social and personal issues of his time, his plays reveal tensions and contradictions in the theatre world that surrounded them. As well as critical responses to his work and the key themes that it foregrounds, seminal productions of The Vortex, Private Lives, Design for Living, Hay Fever, Blithe Spirit and more are examined to further elaborate on the radicalism of his approach to personal and social relationships, and the ways in which directors and actors have sought to achieve a sense of the disquiet felt by critics and audiences when they were first produced. This book
£36.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Expert Report Writing in Toxicology
Book SynopsisEvery year throughout the world, individuals'' health is damaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most cases these problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanent damage. Whilst any justified claim for compensation requires medical and legal evidence a crucial and often controversial component of this process is the establishment of a causal link between the individual''s condition and exposure to a specific chemical or substance. Causation, in terms of how a substance or substances led the claimant to his or her current plight, can be difficult to establish and the main purpose of this book, is to provide the aspiring expert report writer with a concise, practical guide that uses case histories to illuminate the process of establishing causation in occupational toxicity proceedings. In summary: A practical, accessible guide to the preparation of balanced, scientifically sound expert reports in the context of occupational toxicology. <Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 A brief history of occupational toxicology 1 1.1 Occupational toxin exposure in antiquity 1 1.2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance: The beginnings of modern occupational toxicology 2 1.3 The Industrial Revolution 5 1.4 Petrochemicals: The beginnings 6 1.5 Petrochemicals and mass production 7 1.6 Aromatic amines: Tyres, dyes, explosives and cigarettes 9 1.7 Contemporaneous knowledge 11 1.8 The pursuit of truth 12 1.9 The ‘Mad Hatter’ 13 1.10 The ‘Radium Girls’ 15 1.11 Asbestos 16 1.12 Occupational toxicity: Medicine and science 18 1.13 Health and safety today 20 References 20 2 The expert report process in legal context 23 2.1 The would-be claimant’s initial position 23 2.2 Industrial injuries disablement benefit 24 2.3 The legal process: First steps 25 2.4 Legal advice: Who pays? 26 2.5 Claim progression and possible outcomes 27 2.6 Pre-action protocols 28 2.7 Case initiation: Legal steps 29 2.8 Expert reports: Medical 30 2.9 Causality: The scientific report 31 2.10 Recruiting the scientific expert 32 2.11 Expectations of the expert: The court 33 2.12 Expectations of the expert: The solicitor/expert relationship 34 2.13 The expert report: The contract 36 2.14 Compiling the report 37 2.15 The toxin or toxins 38 2.16 Toxin entry 39 2.17 Toxin chemical nature 41 2.18 Exacerbating factors in toxin absorption 42 2.19 Causation: Mechanisms 42 2.20 Contemporaneous knowledge 44 2.21 The initial draft 46 2.22 Silence in court 46 2.23 Report writing in the real world 48 References 50 3 Acute toxicity: Case histories of solvent exposure 53 3.1 Introduction 53 3.2 Solvents in adhesives 54 3.3 Solvent toxicity 55 3.4 The real-world confusion of symptoms 57 3.5 Case histories: General format 58 3.6 Case history 1: Mr A and volatile petroleum mixture exposure 58 3.7 Case history 2: Mr B and dichloromethane exposure 66 3.8 Mr B and dichloromethane: Further developments 72 3.9 Case history 3: Mr C and chronic solvent exposure and behaviour 74 3.10 Summary of chronic solvent toxicity and behaviour 79 References 80 4 Chronic and permanent injury: Bladder cancer and occupation 83 4.1 Bladder cancer 83 4.2 The patient’s perspective 84 4.3 Bladder cancer: Causes and risks 85 4.4 Bladder cancer and occupation: Industrial injury benefit claims 87 4.5 Case history 1: Mr D 87 4.6 Case history 2: Mr E 90 4.7 Case history 3: Mr F 91 4.8 Case history 4: Mrs G 92 4.9 Bladder cancer and occupation: Legal claims for compensation 93 4.10 Mr H: bladder cancer and the car industry 93 4.11 Mr J: Bladder cancer; crankcase oils and diesel 109 4.12 Summary 119 References 119 5 Chronic and acute toxicity of herbicides and pesticides 123 5.1 Introduction 123 5.2 Herbicide/pesticide toxicity evaluation 124 5.3 Herbicides: Toxicity 124 5.4 Case history 1: Mr K and Roundup© 126 5.5 Pesticide action: The nervous system 135 5.6 Animal and insects nervous system commonality 138 5.7 Major insecticide groups – ion pump disruptors 139 5.8 AChE inhibitors 139 5.9 Other major pesticides 140 5.10 Case histories 141 5.11 Case history 2: Mrs L and fipronil toxicity 141 5.12 Case histories: OPs 148 5.13 Case history 3: Mr M 149 5.14 Case history 4: Mr N 160 References 172 6 Toxicity of imported goods 179 6.1 Overseas manufactured imported goods: Context 179 6.2 Reports for trading standards 180 6.3 Plastic tank: Naphthalene 180 6.4 Soft toys: Phthalates 181 6.5 Wooden toy story one: Barium and lead 182 6.6 Wooden toy story two: Chromium and lead 185 6.7 Adhesives: Chloroform 187 6.8 Summary 192 References 192 Epilogue: Occupational health – future perspectives 195 E.1 The developed world 195 E.2 The developing world 196 References 198 Index 201
£84.56
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Writing Skills for Education Students Macmillan
Book SynopsisCharlotte Barrow is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Central Lancashire, UK.Rebecca Westrup is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of East Anglia, UK.Trade ReviewThis is a long awaited book for all involved in the study of Education. Informative and detailed, it offers the beginning and returning student a much needed foundation with which to appreciate and effectively respond to the complex field of Education. * Karen Lowing, University of Stirling, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. What Should I Be Reading? How Should I Be Reading? 3. Taking Notes and Making Notes 4. Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism 5. Thinking Critically for an Education Degree 6. Planning Your Writing 7. The Characteristics of Academic Writing 8. Structuring and Beginning Your Writing 9. Different Kinds of Written Assignments 10. Receiving and Using Feedback Effectively 11. Reflective Writing: Reflecting on Your Own Learning Experiences 12. Reflecting on Observed Experiences in Practice 13. Next Steps: Taking Your Degree Forward Index.
£22.01
St Martin's Press The Copywriters Handbook 4th Edition
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£16.19
Pearson Education Asking the Right Questions Global Edition
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Benefit and Manner of Asking the Right Questions Chapter 2: Speed Bumps Interfering with Your Critical Thinking Chapter 3: What Are the Issue and the Conclusion? Chapter 4: What Are the Reasons? Chapter 5: What Words or Phrases Are Ambiguous? Chapter 6: What Are the Value and Descriptive Assumptions? Chapter 7: Are There Any Fallacies in the Reasoning? Chapter 8: How Good Is the Evidence: Intuition, Personal Experience, Case Examples, Testimonials, and Appeals to Authority? Chapter 9: How Good Is the Evidence: Personal Observation, Research Studies, and Analogies? Chapter 10: Are There Rival Causes? Chapter 11: Are the Statistics Deceptive? Chapter 12 What Significant Information Is Omitted? Chapter 13: What Reasonable Conclusions Are Possible?
£55.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing
Covering all of the major genres, The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing is a complete introductory manual for students of creative writing. Now in its second edition, the book features an updated and expanded chapter on writing for digital media, and new exercises for reading across the genres and writing hybrid forms. Through a structured series of practical writing exercises – perfect for the classroom, the writer’s workshop or as a starting point for a portfolio of work – the book builds the student writer from the first explorations of voice and the relationship between writing and knowledge, through to mastery of a wide range of genres and forms. The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing covers such genres as: · Autobiographical writing · Short fiction · Poetry · Screenwriting and writing for performance · Writing for digital media, including video games and social media With practical guidance on writing scholarly critiques of your own work and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, The Bloomsbury Introduction to Creative Writing is an essential manual for any introductory creative writing course and a practical companion for more advanced writers.
£21.84
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Advanced Fiction
Book SynopsisConfident with the basics of your craft? Looking to take your writing to the next level? Advanced Fiction gives you the tools to hone your skills by thinking more deeply and systematically about deploying them on the page. Friendly and down-to-earth, Amy Weldon guides you through the realities of craft and process, combining a broad anthology of landmark stories with instruction on the more advanced aspects of fiction writing.Featuring interactive prompts, exercises and suggestions for further reading, this book guides you from larger philosophical issues to subtler technical ones, from topics as diverse as the intricate principles of storytelling to navigating artistic and political landscapes conscientiously and building a writing career. Beginning with a brief recap of the basics, the text goes on to examine:- The psychology of writing and revising- Practical methods for drafting and notebook-keeping- Taking personal and technical risks with ideas, images, and forms- Making rTable of ContentsChapter One: What Makes Advanced Fiction Writing “Advanced?” Student Craft Studio: Shannon Baker, “Habits” Craft Studio: James Joyce, “Araby” (1914) Exercises Chapter Two: Getting It Down: Self-Organizing, From Mind to Page Exercises Chapter Three: Mystery, Conviction, Form, and Risk Student Craft Studio: Levi Bird, “On Stable Ground” Craft Studio: Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (1892) Exercises Chapter Four: Writing in Color: Culture, Identity, and Art Student Craft Studio: Ian Wreisner, “The New Chicago” Craft Studio: Rebecca Makkai, from The Great Believers: A Novel (2018) Exercises Chapter Five: Invisible Engines: Purpose, Psychic Distance, and Point of View Student Craft Studio: Andrew Tiede, “Till Death” Craft Studio: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “The American Embassy” (2003) Exercises Chapter Six: Building a World – For Your Readers and Yourself Student Craft Studio: Joel Murillo, “Cracker Jack” Kari Myers, “Fields of Ash” Craft Studio: Angela Carter, “The Tiger’s Bride” (1979) Exercises Chapter Seven: Trust the Process: Revising, Editing, and Writing At Length Teacher Craft Studio: Amy Weldon, “The Serpent” (2018) Exercises Chapter Eight: Creative Writing and Your Future Student Career Studio: Andrew Chan, Derek Lin, Reed Johnson, MD, and Annika Dome MFA Studio: Keith Lesmeister, “East of Ely” (2017) Dr Weldon’s Fiction Prescriptions
£52.50
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Philosophy of Writing
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John Murray Press The Creative Writing Workbook
Book SynopsisIMPROVE YOUR CREATIVE WRITING WITH THIS PRACTICAL, LEARNING FOCUSED WORKBOOK.Are you inspired to write a novel, short story or your life story, but don''t know where to start? Do you want to improve your writing skills when using social media and blogging, or do you have an aspiration to become a freelance writer?This new Teach Yourself Workbook, written by a successful published author, accompanies you every step of your way to becoming a writer, with insider tips and techniques, guided, accessible exercises to get you writing, case studies drawn from published works and many more features ideal for budding writers who want to develop their ability through a more active style of learning. Whether you''re a poet, storyteller or playwright, have journalistic ambitions or simply want to make the most of online opportunities, the creative activities in this workbook will have you putting pen to paper from the very first chapter and you will soon be ready to achiTable of Contents : Chapter 1 - Writing for Readers : Chapter 2 - Writing about People and Places : Chapter 3 - Action! Writing Ideas : Chapter 4 - Drama: Writing for Effect : Chapter 5 - Writing Fiction : Chapter 6 - Writing Non-fiction : Chapter 7 - Life Writing : Chapter 8 - Writing Poetry : Chapter 9 - Writing Dialogue and Drama : Chapter 10 - Writing Copy : Afterword: taking it to the next level
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Right Word
Book SynopsisThis three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.Trade Review‘an engaging reference book to flip through if you’re interested in the finer points of language and usage . . . it leaves you filled with awe at the nuance and breadth of the English language’ -- Carrie O’Grady * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Grammar - The parts of speech - Words working together - Punctuation - Type, format and layout - Spelling rules - Rules you can break - Glossary of grammatical terms Part 2: Vocabulary builder - Choosing the right word - Commonly confused words and word pairs - Commonly misused words - Word families - Just the opposite - Avoiding cliches Part 3 Literary terms
£11.69
Sage Publications Ltd Avoid Plagiarism
Book SynopsisNeed guidance on plagiarism and how to avoid it? Avoid Plagiarism makes understanding plagiarism simple, giving you the know-how to write confidently and independently. Get clear guidance on exactly what plagiarism is Learn how to avoid unintentionally plagiarising the work of others Find out how to correctly credit your sources. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Trade ReviewWhile I definitely recommend this book to other individuals in learning environments, I would recommend it to everybody who is in employment and/or in management positions. This is mainly because plagiarism might seem an academic-only issue, but the reality is that we can be faced with it in real life situations where it can result in financial losses and sufferings. -- Violet Hejazi, Law student and Freelance InterpreterTable of ContentsWhat do I need to know about plagiarism as a student? Why is it important for me to avoid plagiarism? What does it mean to study with integrity? When do I need to credit my sources? How do I credit my sources? What are some practical ways to avoid plagiarism in my writing? How can I use software to check my work for plagiarism? Where can I get help from within my university? How do I know I’ve understood how to avoid plagiarism?
£10.63
Boardroom Retreat Awake: Live in Your New Story
£16.50
Morgan James Publishing llc Your Storytelling Potential: The Underground
Book SynopsisWriters seeking to create novels and screenplays with genuine layers and depth will find essential insight in Mitchell German’s Your Storytelling Potential!After studying filmmaking and screenwriting at NYU—one of the premier film studies programs in the United States (if not the world)—Mitchell German graduated with a complete doctrine on storytelling theory in his arsenal; yet his screenplays still lacked the potency he desired. He spent ten years studying every available book and “expert” on storytelling, but it wasn’t until 2002, after endlessly studying the movie Liar Liar, that Mitchell found the key and developed the Your Storytelling Potential Method. The truth about great storytelling is hidden in plain view for anyone to see, but nearly every expert ignores the most basic story construct. In Your Storytelling Potential, writers who seek to tell great stories will find: A complete understanding of the Identifiable Traits great novels and screenplays (namely movies) have that distinguish them from the other 99.99% of books and screenplays written every year How to use Two Stories within a screenplay and novel, which exponentially increases the chances of those stories gaining buzz and attention A proper understanding of the critical and essential role of Subplots to create genuine character depth and relationships How to properly integrate a Theme for stories to convey deep, relevant, and amazing ideas An outline for utilizing A/B Parallel Story Structure and the Simple Story Timeline to build multi-dimensional stories with the required converging events of the A-Story/B-Story relationship How the premise of every great story is created by the convergence of the A & B Storylines, and how this Key Information can unlock Your Storytelling Potential
£15.19
Parlor Press Emotions and Affect in Writing Centers
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£51.29
Dio Press Inc Critical Process Writing
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£31.49
Booklocker.com Realize Your Writing Dreams: Actionable Tips on
Book SynopsisBecoming a published author is no easy task. Overcoming the writing challenges, agent and publisher rejections and marketing failures can be excruciating.-----It can often seem like an impossible dream, but those dreams can be realized!-----Realize your Writing Dreams includes advice and actionable tips on all things writing, publishing and marketing books.-----Section one includes everything you need to know before you start writing that book. It includes a dictionary on writing lingo such as what is a pantser and a list of genres. You’ll learn what a writer’s platform and a writer’s tribe is and how to successfully build them. This section also includes tips on formatting your manuscript, what is and how to create an outline, a literary proposal, your synopsis, and a logline.---Section two is all about the writing process and includes suggestions for writing believable characters, creating conflict and which point of view and tense is right for your book. This section also includes tips on finding the time to write as well as being more productive within that time frame.-----Section three is all about publishing. Are you considering traditional publishing but having trouble finding an agent? Learn the pros and cons of each publishing choice and make the best decision for you and your book.-----The fourth section is all about marketing. Whichever publishing route you choose you will be responsible for the marketing of your book. You will receive actionable tips on all things marketing including how to get the attention of the media for you and your book, promotions, advertising, how to handle bad book reviews when they happen and how to write a winning business and marketing plan for your book. This section also includes ideas on how to schedule and prepare for successful book signings and author events.-----Sharing our words with readers can be difficult for writers. Gaining knowledge and being prepared are the best confidence boosters. Realize Your Writing Dreams will talk you through each step of the writing, publishing and marketing process giving you the knowledge and confidence you need to write past your insecurities.-----Becoming a successful author has nothing to do with luck and everything to do perseverance, passion and preparation.-----Realize Your Writing Dreams is a book that you will keep and refer to throughout your writing career.-----
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Taylor & Francis Writing Feature Stories
Book SynopsisGood writing engages as it informs and feature journalism offers writers the opportunity to tell deep, affecting stories that look beyond the immediate mechanics of who, what, where and when and explore the more difficult-and more rewarding- questions: how and why? Whether you''re a blogger, a news journalist or an aspiring lifestyle reporter, a strong voice and a fresh, informed perspective remain in short supply and strong demand; this book will help you craft the kind of narratives people can''t wait to share on their social media feeds.Writing Feature Stories established a reputation as a comprehensive, thought-provoking and engaging introduction to researching and writing feature stories. This second edition is completely overhauled to reflect the range of print and digital feature formats, and the variety of online, mobile and traditional media in which they appear.This hands-on guide explains how to generate fresh ideas; research online and offline; make the most of interviews; sift and sort raw material; structure and write the story; edit and proofread your work; find the best platform for your story; and pitch your work to editors.''A wide-ranging, much-needed master class for anyone who tells true yarns in this fast-changing journalistic marketplace'' - Bruce Shapiro, Columbia University''Useful and thought provoking'' - Margaret Simons, journalist and author''A must read for any digital storyteller who wants to write emotive, engaging, believable content.'' - Nidhi Dutt, foreign correspondent
£29.99
Eye Books Tips from a Publisher: A Guide to Writing,
Book SynopsisFrom a handy introduction to how the publishing world works, and how authors fit into it, to practical tips on writing your book, strategies for editing and re-writing, and an indispensable guide to creating the perfect submission, Tips from a Publisher is crammed full of common-sense advice that no aspiring writer should be without. Scott Pack was head of buying for the Waterstones book chain before spending several years as a publisher at HarperCollins, acquiring and editing numerous bestsellers and award-winning books. He is now a freelance editor and university lecturer, and hosts many writing workshops and classes.Trade Review‘A guide to writing, editing, submitting and publishing – as the book’s subtitle says – from an industry perspective. A friendly, useful, realistic, up-to-date and detailed guide to what to expect from and with agents and publishers (as well as with non-traditional ways into publication), and how to approach them professionally. A great addition to any shelf of writery books. Recommended’ – 255 Book Review, ‘Quite different from any other writing guide I’ve ever come across’ – Antonia Honeywell, Booktime BrunchTable of ContentsAn Introduction to Publishing - The Lifecycle of a Book - A Beginner's Guide to Publishing Models - The Mathematics of Publishing Writing Your Book - Writing Strategies - How to Write a Killer Opening - Writing Dialogue that Sounds Right - Creating Fictional Worlds - Writing Believable Characters Revising Your Book - How to Edit Your Own Work - Strategies for Rewrites Submitting and Publishing Your Book - How to Perfect Your Submission - Life as an Author - Self Publishing
£15.03
Straightforward Publishing A Complete Guide To Writing And Delivering
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£9.49
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading Proofreading Theses and Dissertations
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£12.63
Imperial College Press Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers
Book SynopsisThis book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate. The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English.Science writing is much easier than it looks because the structure and language are conventional. The aim of this book is to help the reader discover a template or model for science research writing and then to provide the grammar and vocabulary tools needed to operate that model. There are five units: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion and Abstract. The reader develops a model for each section of the research article through sample texts and exercises; this is followed by a Grammar and Writing Skills section designed to respond to frequently-asked questions as well as a Vocabulary list including examples of how the words and phrases are to be used.Table of ContentsHow to Write an Introduction; Writing about Methodology; Writing about Results; How to Write the Discussion and Conclusion; How to Write an Abstract and Create a Title.
£43.20
Imperial College Press Science Research Writing For Non-native Speakers
Book SynopsisThis book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate. The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English.Science writing is much easier than it looks because the structure and language are conventional. The aim of this book is to help the reader discover a template or model for science research writing and then to provide the grammar and vocabulary tools needed to operate that model. There are five units: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion/Conclusion and Abstract. The reader develops a model for each section of the research article through sample texts and exercises; this is followed by a Grammar and Writing Skills section designed to respond to frequently-asked questions as well as a Vocabulary list including examples of how the words and phrases are to be used.Table of ContentsHow to Write an Introduction; Writing about Methodology; Writing about Results; How to Write the Discussion and Conclusion; How to Write an Abstract and Create a Title.
£19.95
Exisle Publishing The Journal Writer’s Companion: Achieve Your
Book SynopsisNumerous studies show that journal writing is a fantastic resource that can significantly impact your life, but few people know how to go about it effectively in order to gain lasting positive results. The Journal Writer''s Companion aims to change this. Designed to be a clear, practical guide to using journal writing to help you succeed in any area of life and work, it is also a comprehensive reference source to all of the different types of journaling techniques, from gratitude journals to bullet journals, legacy journals to art journals. An experienced psychotherapist and writing coach, Alyss Thomas explains how these various approaches to journaling can be adapted and combined in innovative ways to create a unique, personalized method that works for your life and your goals. You do not need to use any other journaling books or use any pre-printed journals. Instead, you can use any blank notebook, or set up your journal on a computer or online, using the guidance contained here on how to structure it to specifically meet your needs. The result is the only guide you''ll ever need to achieving personal and professional success the journaling way!
£14.24
Capricornica Publications Mailing Lists Unboxed: The Three-Year,
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£10.19
Capricornica Publications Indie Writer Unboxed: The Three-Year,
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£10.19
Love-Based Publishing Love-Based Copywriting Books: Volumes 1 and 2
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£19.80
11 Talents Publishing Just Do This: A Simpler Way To Succeed In I.T.
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£16.46
Nhan Anh Publisher Black Sea White Night
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£18.00
Rob Miles Public Speaking: Learn How to Negotiate and
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£17.06
Springer International Publishing AG Life Sciences Research and Scientific Writing
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£26.59
Ober-Limbo Verlag Fleabag Shrine: Diverse Particulars Apropos of N°
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£7.83
John Benjamins Publishing Co The Art and Architecture of Academic Writing
Book SynopsisThis book is a bridge to confident academic writing for advanced non-native English users. It emphasizes depth over breadth through mastery of core writing competencies and strategies which apply to most academic disciplines and genres. Tailored to students in EMI programs, the content was piloted and revised during a longitudinal writing study. The innovative approach prepares students to write for the academic community through the dual lenses of Art (developing a writer’s voice through choices in language, style, and topics) and Architecture (mastering norms of academic language, genre, and organization.) The user-friendly text maximizes time for writing practice and production by avoiding lengthy readings. Part 1 builds skills and confidence in writing by focusing on assignments that do not require research. Part 2 applies newly mastered principles, skills, and strategies to research-based writing. Students learn to incorporate thesis, research, and evidence into a process for academic writing by following the AWARE framework (Arranging to write, Writing, Assessing, Revising, and Editing.)
£26.60
Tara Maya 30 Day Novel: How to Write a Book in a Month
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£14.72
Broadview Press Ltd A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication
Book SynopsisA Strategic Guide to Technical Communication incorporates useful and specific strategies for writers to create aesthetically appealing and usable technical documentation. These strategies have been developed and tested on a thousand students from a number of different disciplines over twelve years and three institutions. The second edition adds a chapter on business communication, reworks the discussion on technical style, and expands the information on visual communication and ethics into free-standing chapters. Particular attention is paid throughout to the needs of Canadian students.Trade ReviewComments on the previous edition:“What a fantastic textbook! Concise and practical, A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication is an outstanding text that provides theoretically well-grounded, pedagogically sound, and hands-on guidance to creating effective professional documents. It’s one of those rare textbooks students will want to keep on their book shelves well beyond their graduation.” — Doreen Starke-Meyerring, McGill University“Clear, accessible, and immaculately written, A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication is a superb choice for the introductory technical communication course. The organization of the text is excellent, guiding students through style and document design to the major genres of technical discourse, ethics, and usability testing, concluding with impressive chapters on online documentation and oral presentations. Without question, A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication is my text of choice for our undergraduate technical communication course.” — Joseph Little, Niagara University“A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication covers clearly and well the main genres of technical writing—further, it includes in-depth, thought-provoking, up-to-date sections on topics such as navigating ethical issues; setting up, conducting, and reporting usability studies; and writing online documents. This book would work equally well for a technical communication course and for courses in business or professional writing: its rhetorical perspective and wide-ranging coverage go well beyond the features common to bestselling technical writing texts.” — Kelly Belanger, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University“Intelligently organized and informed by the latest in theory and research, A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication is a comprehensive and user-friendly textbook. Instructors will appreciate its solid grounding in theory and research, its many examples of student writing, and its helpfully integrated in-class exercises, lab assignments, and suggestions for major projects. Students will like the book’s hands-on approach and practical strategies for writing, designing, and testing documents for real users in both traditional and online environments.” — Jo-Anne Andre, University of CalgaryTable of ContentsPREFACE ONE THINKING ABOUT AUDIENCE, PURPOSE, AND GENREWhat is technical communication?How does it differ from other types of writing?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.1Applying the Communication Triangle to Sample DocumentsCreative vs. technical writingIN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.2Analysing Documents with Multiple AimsWho are these “users”?Ways of thinking about usersIN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.3Analysing Multiple Audiences for DocumentsHow do you learn about your users? Interview usersObserve usersInterview expertsCreate user profiles IN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.4Write a User ProfileReaching your primary usersWhy are you writing?LAB ASSIGNMENT 1.1Characterizing Your UsersWhat is genre?LAB ASSIGNMENT 1.2Linking Purpose and Audience Structural conventionsRhetorical conventionsOrganization and presentation of contentGoals and function of the genreGenre and activity setsWhat are the main genres of technical communication? Why does genre matter?How does one analyse a new genre? Analysing style sentencesparagraphs Analysing structureAnalysing register diction (word choice) What are genre sets?How are the documents in genre sets interdependent?LAB ASSIGNMENT 1.3Analysing a New Genre What are the conventions of the application letter?What role does the résumé play in this genre set? MAJOR PROJECT 1.1The Job Application PackageTWO LEADING AND MISLEADING THE READER: ETHICAL ISSUES OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONEthics at workEthics frameworksIN-CLASS EXERCISE 2.1Outlining an Ethical PositionEthics for studentsHow is ethics related to technical communication? Copyright, trademarks, and patentsWhat is not copyrightableRules for copying images Writing ethicallyPlain language guidelinesMAJOR PROJECT 2.1Ethical Dilemma PaperTHREE RESEARCHING TECHNICAL SUBJECTSPrimary research: Interviewing Preparing for the interview learn everything you can about the subjectlearn about the subject matter expertprepare a list of organized questionswriting good questions IN-CLASS EXERCISE 3.1Prepare to Interview a ClassmateConducting the interviewschedule an hour-long interview, if possibleintroduce yourself and explain your projectdecide whether to record the interviewbe an active listenercontrol the interviewworking with those for whom english is a second languageclosing the interviewIN-CLASS EXERCISE 3.2Interview a ClassmatePrimary research: Conducting surveys Asking good questionsGuidelines for asking good questions rephrase jargon and technical languageinto plain languageask specific questionsavoid loaded questionsbreak compound questions into individualquestions Choosing appropriate responsesPreparing the survey formReporting survey data MAJOR PROJECT 3.1Create a Survey FormSecondary research: Finding print and online sources Conducting an effective search for sources: Library and InternetAssessing the credibility of your sources Citing and paraphrasing researched sourcesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 3.3Which Item Needs a Source Cited?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 3.4Which Paraphrase Is Legitimate and Which Is Too Close to the Original?FOUR WRITING TECHNICAL PROSEClarity Where do readers look for clues about the writer’s main ideas? place the context or the familiarinformation on the leftplace main ideas as the subjects of sentences IN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.1Place Main Ideas as the Subjects of SentencesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.2Rewrite a Paragraph from Your Own Proselocate the subject and the verb close to one anotherIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.3Position Subjects and Verbsplace important ideas at the end of sentences to emphasize themplace one point in each syntactic structureplace old information that links back in the subject position, and put new information that you want readers to attend to at the point of emphasisIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.4Place Key Ideas in Positions of Emphasisuse verbs rather than nominalizations to express action in your sentencesCohesionIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.5Locate the Verbs in a Series of Nominalizations Linking sentences from start to startLinking sentences from end to start Additional reading on clarity and cohesionIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.6Create Links between Familiar and New InformationPlain languageIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.7Revising for Plain Language #1ConcisenessParallelismIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.8Revising for Plain Language #2Defining, describing, and explaining Definition brief definitionformal or categorical definition IN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.9Writing Categorical Definitionsextended definitionIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.10Distinguish an Operational Definition from a Set of InstructionsLAB ASSIGNMENT 4.1Identifying Methods of Defining, Describing, and ExplainingLAB ASSIGNMENT 4.2Defining or Describing a Technical Concept or DeviceFIVE DESIGNING DOCUMENTS AND PAGE LAYOUTSWhat is document design?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 5.1Evaluating Quality in Document DesignWhat are the elements of document design? Typefaces and fonts should i use a serif or sans-serif font? White space IN-CLASS EXERCISE 5.2Assessing Your Use of White Space Should margins be justified or ragged?Should you use capitals or lower case? Strategic solutions: Four design principles Proximity how do i create proximity? Alignment basic strategies for creating alignment RepetitionContrast Designing a layout gridLAB ASSIGNMENT 5.1Critiquing an Existing DesignLAB ASSIGNMENT 5.2Revising a Poor DesignMAJOR PROJECT 5.1Redesigning a BrochureMAJOR PROJECT 5.2Designing a Newsletter How do you use the space on your page to create impact?How do you vary the horizontal or vertical space on a page?What is a grid?How do I design a grid for my project?What about using a template for my grid design? MAJOR PROJECT 5.3Create Your Own ProjectSIX COMMUNICATING THROUGH VISUALS: VISUAL TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONUsing visuals to communicate effectively Visual communication and the writing processWhat are the “right ways … to show data”?Select the right visual for telling that story pie chartsline graphsbar chartsdot chartstablesmapsphotographsline drawingsgantt charts Use the conventions for typical visuals a titlea captionall units labelled IN-CLASS EXERCISE 6.1What Does a Gantt Chart Contribute to the Work Schedule? source of the datasource of visual Visuals that confuse or mislead LAB ASSIGNMENT 6.1Evaluating VisualsLAB ASSIGNMENT 6.2Creating Interesting VisualsLAB ASSIGNMENT 6.3Evaluating the Ethics of Visual DisplaySEVEN WRITING EMAIL AND LETTERS FOR THE WORKPLACEEssentials of workplace communication Who are your readers? power levels, demographics, communication networks, and obstacles to action What motivates your readers?Organize and present your ideas to motivate readers to act IN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.1Revising to Motivate Readers to ActSecondary goals for workplace communicationWriting messages: Email, memos, lettersTips for writing effective email messagesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.2Assessing Subject Lines writing emails that identify problems Formatting memosFormatting memo reports tips for writing a good memo report IN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.3Writing a Solution-Finding Email to Your InstructorFormatting a business letterWriting messages Informative messagesPositive messagesNegative messages writing a good buffer IN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.4Revising a Positive and Informative Message Persuasive messages direct request messagessolution-finding messages IN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.5Writing a Negative MessageIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.6Overcoming Obstacles to Reader AcceptanceIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.7Writing a Direct Request MessageEIGHT WRITING WINNING PROPOSALSWhy write proposals?What kinds of proposals are there?What is a proposal?When should you decline to write a proposal?How do proposals get evaluated?Who is the audience for a proposal?How do you analyse a RFP?Sample RFP analysis Class proposals: What kind of proposal is requested?What are the primary criteria listed in the RFP? IN-CLASS EXERCISE 8.1Analyse an Assignment as an RFPWhat is persuasion? What are the components of an argument? how do you create a strong logical appeal?how do you create a strong ethical appeal?how do you create an effective emotional appeal? How do you organize a proposal?LAB ASSIGNMENT 8.1Creating Effective Emotional Appeals What is the standard generic format for a proposal? questions a proposal must answer How do you incorporate persuasion into the format to create a winning proposal? LAB ASSIGNMENT 8.2Practising Rhetorical AppealsMAJOR PROJECT 8.1Writing a Proposal Option to write a manualOption to write a recommendation report NINE REPORTING TECHNICAL INFORMATIONStatus or progress reports Purpose of status reportContent of status reportWriting the status report: Rhetorical considerations White papers or information reportsLAB ASSIGNMENT 9.1Writing a Status ReportMAJOR PROJECT 9.1Reporting Progress on Your Technical Manual What information do you put in a white paper?How do you reach the audience for a white paper?What are some useful strategies that will increase the effectiveness of your white paper? stand back from your subject matter and summarize the key points that newcomers need to know to appreciate the new product or serviceassume your reader is a newcomer to the subjectdescribe the problem in specific and personalized termsin describing how your product or service works, distinguish its features from the benefits it confers on the reader One expert’s helpful hintUsability test your white paper IN-CLASS EXERCISE 9.1Converting Product Features to Reader BenefitsMAJOR PROJECT 9.2Writing a White PaperLAB ASSIGNMENT 9.2User Test Your White Paper DraftThe laboratory report The laboratory notebook your lab notebook and scientific integrityhow should you organize the information in your notebook? Writing the laboratory report format of the lab report IN-CLASS EXERCISE 9.2Incorporating Visual Aids into a Lab ReportLAB ASSIGNMENT 9.3Revising a Lab Report to Improve Its ArgumentMAJOR PROJECT 9.3Writing a Lab ReportRecommendation reports Report structure memo or letter of transmittaltitle pageexecutive summary or abstractrecommendationsbody of the reportnotes, references, appendices MAJOR PROJECT 9.4Writing a Recommendation ReportTEN WRITING HOW-TO DOCUMENTS: INSTRUCTIONS, PROCEDURES, AND MANUALSWhat makes instructional documents good? Know your target audience or user groupInclude an overview of the procedureWrite usable steps five strategies for writing readable instructions IN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.1Strategies for Writing Good InstructionsIN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.2Organizing Information for the User Subdivide the process how does “chunking” improve the quality of the instructions? IN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.3“Chunking” Techniques and Your Target Audience Use illustrations visuals in software documentation: use screen shots LAB ASSIGNMENT 10.1Creating and Labelling a Screen Shothow can you make effective use of visuals?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.4Distinguishing between the Four Methods of Integrating Text and Image Design an effective page layout shorten line lengthschoose a page orientationdesign a grid to organize your informationinclude and visually emphasize tips, warnings, and cautionsdo usability testing LAB ASSIGNMENT 10.2Evaluating Good Instructions—OrigamiLAB ASSIGNMENT 10.3Revising a Poorly Designed Set of InstructionsLAB ASSIGNMENT 10.4Designing and Writing Instructions on How to Create Screen ShotsMAJOR PROJECT 10.1Write a Set of Instructions or a ProcedureMAJOR PROJECT 10.2Write a Technical ManualELEVEN TESTING AND REPORTING DOCUMENT USABILITYWhat is usability?Why test for usability?What is a usability test?What is the purpose of a usability test?Planning the test Selecting test subjectsHow many test subjects?What should you test for?What should you have users do during the test? Designing the test Summarize the purpose of the testOutline what you want them to doThank them for participatingInform them that they can quit IN-CLASS EXERCISE 11.1Modelling Usability TestingConducting the test Demonstrate the equipmentExplain how to “think aloud”Describe the tasksOnce the test begins, do not talk to your testerConcluding the test Reporting your results The objectivesTarget users’ level of knowledgeThe test subjectsTask assigned to usersWhat happened during the testComments of the usersPlans for revision Rhetorical challenges of writing a usability report Analysing your dataWriting the report evidence for your revision plansdemonstrate your skill and competence Usability testing is valuableDesign considerations LAB ASSIGNMENT 11.1Report on Usability Testing of Your Instructions or ProcedureActing on your plans for revisionMAJOR PROJECT 11.1Evaluating the Usability of Your ManualTWELVE TAKING TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ONLINE: SHARING DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY AND WRITING ONLINE DOCUMENTSWhat is structured documentation?Converting documents to portable documentfile (pdf) formatSharing documents electronicallyHow to use rich text format (rtf) files to solve system or program incompatibilityShared folders and documents posted online Posting a document file on a web page update the web page by adding a link to the documentupload the document file and the revisedweb pageset page permissions (if necessary) IN-CLASS EXERCISE 12.1Posting a Downloadable File on Your Website Creating an electronic portfolio what if i don’t have a homepage to display my portfolio? Writing online documents How do you prepare documents for onscreen use? page orientation is differentresolution on screen is poorerdon’t use blank pagesplan your document navigation How do you ensure a good visual design? divide the screen into functional areasgroup related itemsguide users’ eye movementsput action areas near where users will look for themuse consistent design throughout How do you ensure that your screen display is legible? be succinctwrite for scanability LAB ASSIGNMENT 12.1Converting Print to Online Text use hypertext links to divide long information into multiple pagesname titles and headings effectively Use standard web-design conventions what are the conventions? MAJOR PROJECT 12.1Preparing Instructional Material for Online DeliveryTHIRTEEN PRESENTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION ORALLYCommon speaking occasions Casual, impromptu, and short talksSmall group meetings IN-CLASS EXERCISE 13.1Creating Short Sound BitesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 13.2Introducing YourselfInformal, prepared presentationsIN-CLASS EXERCISE 13.3Delivering a Short Oral ReportFormal presentationsMAJOR PROJECT 13.1Creating an Oral Presentation of the Final Course ProjectGuidelines for preparing presentations Decide what information to include in your presentation slides or outline and what to include in a handoutDetermine how much background to present early in the presentationOrganize your presentation so that listeners can follow your thoughtsCreate visuals to accompany your verbal descriptions Guidelines for creating slides Who is your audience?Brainstorm ideas for slidesTell a storyCreate your slidesPrezi: Overview and zoom Guidelines for giving presentations Take advantage of the immediacy of having live human beings in the same room with youStand so your audience can see the visuals that you display on the screenControl the timing of the slides so you control when the presentation moves from one topic to anotherBreathe REFERENCESINDEX
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Broadview Press Ltd A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication
Book SynopsisA Strategic Guide to Technical Communication incorporates useful and specific strategies for writers, to enable them to create aesthetically appealing and usable technical documentation. These strategies have been developed and tested on a thousand students from a number of different disciplines over twelve years and three institutions. The second edition adds a chapter on business communication, reworks the discussion on technical style, and expands the information on visual communication and ethics into free-standing chapters.The text is accompanied by a passcode-protected website containing materials for instructors (PowerPoint lectures, lesson plans, sample student work, and helpful links).Trade Review“A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication provides clear and focused instruction on important elements of technical writing, including genre, structure, purpose, usability, visuals, and technical prose. My students found the explanations and guidance offered consistently accessible and useful. I appreciated the well-grounded theoretical approach, as well as the pedagogical support. The second edition strengthens an already valuable textbook by bringing genres to the fore, treating ethics more distinctly, and focusing on issues specific to technical prose, particularly clarity and plain language. The use-value of this textbook is outstanding!” — Patricia Lynne, Framingham State University“A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication covers all the important concepts in an undergraduate Technical Writing class. It has chapters on necessary forms and formats and also pays a good deal of attention to the nuances of persuasive writing and what constitutes clear technical prose. The book is easy to follow, clear, and precise. I highly recommend it.” — Andrea Clark Mason, Washington State UniversityTable of ContentsPREFACEONE THINKING ABOUT AUDIENCE, PURPOSE AND GENREWhat is technical communication?How does it differ from other types of writing?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.1Applying the Communication Triangle to Sample DocumentsCreative vs. technical writingIN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.2Analyzing Documents with Multiple AimsWho are these “users”?Ways of thinking about usersIN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.3Analyzing Multiple Audiences for DocumentsHow do you learn about your users? Interview usersObserve usersInterview expertsCreate user profiles IN-CLASS EXERCISE 1.4Write a User ProfileReaching your primary usersWhy are you writing?LAB ASSIGNMENT 1.1Characterizing Your UsersWhat is genre?LAB ASSIGNMENT 1.2Linking Purpose and Audience Structural conventionsRhetorical conventionsOrganization and presentation of contentGoals and function of the genreGenre and activity setsWhat are the main genres of technical communication? Why does genre matter?How does one analyze a new genre? Analyzing style?sentences?paragraphs? Analyzing structure?Analyzing register? diction (word choice) What are genre sets?How are the documents in genre sets interdependent?LAB ASSIGNMENT 1.3Analyzing a New Genre What are the conventions of the application letter?What role does the résumé play in this genre set? MAJOR PROJECT 1.1The Job Application PackageTWO LEADING AND MISLEADING THE READER: ETHICAL ISSUES OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONEthics at workEthics frameworksIN-CLASS EXERCISE 2.1Outlining an Ethical PositionEthics for studentsHow is ethics related to technical communication? Copyright, trademarks, and patentsWhat is not copyrightableRules for copying images Writing ethicallyPlain language guidelinesMAJOR PROJECT 2.1Ethical Dilemma PaperTHREE RESEARCHING TECHNICAL SUBJECTSPrimary research: InterviewingPreparing for the interviewlearn everything you can about the subjectlearn about the subject matter expertprepare a list of organized questionswriting good questionsIN-CLASS EXERCISEPrepare to Interview a ClassmateConducting the interviewschedule an hour-long interview, if possibleintroduce yourself and explain your projectdecide whether to record the interviewbe an active listenercontrol the interviewworking with those for whom english is a second languageclosing the interviewIN-CLASS EXERCISE 3.2Interview a ClassmatePrimary research: Conducting surveys Asking good questionsGuidelines for asking good questions rephrase jargon and technical language into plain languageask specific questionsavoid loaded questionsbreak compound questions into individual questions Choosing appropriate responsesPreparing the survey formReporting survey data MAJOR PROJECT 3.1Create a Survey FormSecondary research: Finding print and online sources Conducting an effective search for sources: Library and InternetAssessing the credibility of your sources Citing and paraphrasing researched sourcesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 3.3Which Item Needs a Source Cited?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 3.4Which Paraphrase Is Legitimate and Which Is Too Close to the Original?FOUR WRITING TECHNICAL PROSEClarity Where do readers look for clues about the writer’s main ideas? place the context or the familiarinformation on the leftplace main ideas as the subjects of sentences IN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.1Place Main Ideas as the Subjects of SentencesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.2Rewrite a Paragraph from Your Own Proselocate the subject and the verb close to one anotherIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.3Position Subjects and Verbsplace important ideas at the end of sentences to emphasize themplace one point in each syntactic structureplace old information that links back in the subject position, and put new information that you want readers to attend to at the point of emphasisIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.4Place Key Ideas in Positions of Emphasisuse verbs rather than nominalizations to express action in your sentencesCohesionIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.5Locate the Verbs in a Series of Nominalizations Linking sentences from start to startLinking sentences from end to start Additional reading on clarity and cohesionIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.6Create Links between Familiar and New InformationPlain languageIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.7Revising for Plain Language #1ConcisenessParallelismIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.8Revising for Plain Language #2Defining, describing, and explaining Definition brief definitionformal or categorical definition IN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.9Writing Categorical Definitionsextended definitionIN-CLASS EXERCISE 4.10Distinguish an Operational Definition from a Set of InstructionsLAB ASSIGNMENT 4.1Identifying Methods of Defining, Describing, and ExplainingLAB ASSIGNMENT 4.2Defining or Describing a Technical Concept or DeviceFIVE DESIGNING DOCUMENTS AND PAGE LAYOUTWhat is document design?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 5.1Evaluating Quality in Document DesignWhat are the elements of document design? Typefaces and fontsshould i use a serif or sans-serif font?White space IN-CLASS EXERCISE 5.2Assessing Your Use of White Space Should margins be justified or ragged?Should you use capitals or lower case? Strategic solutions: Four design principles Proximityhow do i create proximity? Alignment basic strategies for creating alignment RepetitionContrast Designing a layout gridLAB ASSIGNMENT 5.1Critiquing an Existing DesignLAB ASSIGNMENT 5.2Revising a Poor DesignMAJOR PROJECT 5.1Redesigning a BrochureMAJOR PROJECT 5.2Designing a Newsletter How do you use the space on your page to create impact?How do you vary the horizontal or vertical space on a page?What is a grid?How do I design a grid for my project?What about using a template for my grid design? MAJOR PROJECT 5.3Create Your Own ProjectSIX COMMUNICATING THROUGH VISUALS: VISUAL TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONUsing visuals to communicate effectively Visual communication and the writing processWhat are the “right ways … to show data”?Select the right visual for telling that story pie chartsline graphsbar chartsdot chartstablesmapsphotographsline drawingsgantt charts Use the conventions for typical visuals a titlea captionall units labelled IN-CLASS EXERCISE 6.1What Does a Gantt Chart Contribute to the Work Schedule? source of the datasource of visual Visuals that confuse or mislead LAB ASSIGNMENT 6.1Evaluating VisualsLAB ASSIGNMENT 6.2Creating Interesting VisualsLAB ASSIGNMENT 6.3Evaluating the Ethics of Visual DisplaySEVEN WRITING EMAIL AND LETTERS FOR THE WORKPLACEEssentials of workplace communication Who are your readers?power levels, demographics, communicationnetworks, and obstacles to action What motivates your readers?Organize and present your ideas to motivate readers to act IN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.1Revising to Motivate Readers to ActSecondary goals for workplace communicationWriting messages: Email, memos, lettersTips for writing effective email messagesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.2Assessing Subject Lineswriting emails that identify problemsFormatting memosFormatting memo reportstips for writing a good memo reportIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.3Writing a Solution-Finding Email to Your InstructorFormatting a business letterWriting messages Informative messagesPositive messagesNegative messages writing a good buffer IN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.4Revising a Positive and Informative MessagePersuasive messagesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.5Writing a Negative MessageIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.6Overcoming Obstacles to Reader Acceptancedirect request messagessolution-finding messagesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 7.7Writing a Direct Request MessageEIGHT WRITING WINNING PROPOSALSWhy write proposals?What kinds of proposals are there?What is a proposal?When should you decline to write a proposal?How do proposals get evaluated?Who is the audience for a proposal?How do you analyze an RFP?Sample RFP analysis Class proposals: What kind of proposal is requested?What are the primary criteria listed in the RFP? IN-CLASS EXERCISE 8.1Analyze an Assignment as an RFPWhat is persuasion? What are the components of an argument? how do you create a strong logical appeal?how do you create a strong ethical appeal?how do you create an effective emotional appeal? How do you organize a proposal?LAB ASSIGNMENT 8.1Creating Effective Emotional Appeals What is the standard generic format for a proposal?questions a proposal must answerHow do you incorporate persuasion into the format to create a winning proposal? LAB ASSIGNMENT 8.2Practicing Rhetorical AppealsMAJOR PROJECT 8.1Writing a Proposal Option to write a manualOption to write a recommendation report NINE REPORTING TECHNICAL INFORMATIONStatus or progress reports Purpose of status reportContent of status reportWriting the status report: Rhetorical considerations White papers or information reportsLAB ASSIGNMENT 9.1Writing a Status ReportMAJOR PROJECT 9.1Reporting Progress on Your Technical Manual What information do you put in a white paper?How do you reach the audience for a white paper? What are some useful strategies that will increase the effectiveness of your white paper? stand back from your subject matter and summarize the key points that newcomersneed to know to appreciate the new product or serviceassume your reader is a newcomer to the subjectdescribe the problem in specific and personalized termsin describing how your product or service works, distinguish its features from the benefits it confers on the reader One expert’s helpful hintUsability test your white paper IN-CLASS EXERCISE 9.1Converting Product Features to Reader BenefitsMAJOR PROJECT 9.2Writing a White PaperLAB ASSIGNMENT 9.2User Test Your White Paper DraftThe laboratory report The laboratory notebook your lab notebook and scientific integrityhow should you organize the information in your notebook? Writing the laboratory report format of the lab report IN-CLASS EXERCISE 9.2Incorporating Visual Aids into a Lab ReportLAB ASSIGNMENT 9.3Revising a Lab Report to Improve Its ArgumentMAJOR PROJECT 9.3Writing a Lab ReportRecommendation reports Report structure memo or letter of transmittaltitle pageexecutive summary or abstractrecommendationsbody of the reportnotes, references, appendixes MAJOR PROJECT 9.4Writing a Recommendation ReportTEN WRITING HOW-TO DOCUMENTS: INSTRUCTIONS, PROCEDURES, AND MANUALSWhat makes instructional documents good? Know your target audience or user groupInclude an overview of the procedureWrite usable steps five strategies for writing readable instructions IN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.1Strategies for Writing Good InstructionsIN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.2Organizing Information for the User Subdivide the process how does “chunking” improve the quality of the instructions? IN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.3“Chunking” Techniques and Your Target Audience Use illustrations visuals in software documentation: use screen shots LAB ASSIGNMENT 10.1Creating and Labeling a Screen Shothow can you make effective use of visuals?IN-CLASS EXERCISE 10.4Distinguishing between the Four Methods of Integrating Text and Image Design an effective page layout shorten line lengthschoose a page orientationdesign a grid to organize your informationinclude and visually emphasize tips, warnings, and cautionsdo usability testing LAB ASSIGNMENT 10.2Evaluating Good Instructions—OrigamiLAB ASSIGNMENT 10.3Revising a Poorly Designed Set of InstructionsLAB ASSIGNMENT 10.4Designing and Writing Instructions on How to Create Screen ShotsMAJOR PROJECT 10.1Write a Set of Instructions or a ProcedureMAJOR PROJECT 10.2Write a Technical ManualELEVEN TESTING AND REPORTING DOCUMENT USABILITYWhat is usability?Why test for usability?What is a usability test?What is the purpose of a usability test?Planning the test Selecting test subjectsHow many test subjects?What should you test for?What should you have users do during the test? Designing the test Summarize the purpose of the testOutline what you want them to doThank them for participatingInform them that they can quit IN-CLASS EXERCISE 11.1Modeling Usability TestingConducting the test Demonstrate the equipmentExplain how to “think aloud”Describe the tasksOnce the test begins, do not talk to your testerConcluding the test Reporting your results The objectivesTarget users’ level of knowledgeThe test subjectsTask assigned to usersWhat happened during the testComments of the usersPlans for revision Rhetorical challenges of writing a usability report Analyzing your dataWriting the report evidence for your revision plansdemonstrate your skill and competence Usability testing is valuableDesign considerations LAB ASSIGNMENT 11.1Report on Usability Testing of Your Instructions or ProcedureActing on your plans for revisionMAJOR PROJECT 11.1Evaluating the Usability of Your ManualTWELVE TAKING TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ONLINE: SHARING DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY AND WRITING ONLINE DOCUMENTSWhat is structured documentation?Converting documents to portable document file (pdf) formatSharing documents electronicallyHow to use rich text format (rtf) files to solve system or program incompatibilityShared folders and documents posted online Posting a document file on a web page update the web page by adding a link to the documentupload the document file and the revised web pageset page permissions (if necessary) IN-CLASS EXERCISE 12.1Posting a Downloadable File on Your Website Creating an electronic portfolio what if i don’t have a homepage to display my portfolio? Writing online documents How do you prepare documents for onscreen use? page orientation is differentresolution on screen is poorerdon’t use blank pagesplan your document navigation How do you ensure a good visual design? divide the screen into functional areasgroup related itemsguide users’ eye movementsput action areas near where users will look for themuse consistent design throughout How do you ensure that your screen display is legible? be succinctwrite for scanability LAB ASSIGNMENT 12.1Converting Print to Online Text use hypertext links to divide long information into multiple pagesname titles and headings effectively Use standard web-design conventions what are the conventions? MAJOR PROJECT 12.1Preparing Instructional Material for Online DeliveryTHIRTEEN PRESENTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION ORALLYCommon speaking occasions Casual, impromptu, and short talksSmall group meetings IN-CLASS EXERCISE 13.1Creating Short Sound BitesIN-CLASS EXERCISE 13.2Introducing YourselfInformal, prepared presentationsIN-CLASS EXERCISE 13.3Delivering a Short Oral ReportFormal presentationsMAJOR PROJECT 13.1Creating an Oral Presentation of the Final Course ProjectGuidelines for preparing presentations Decide what information to include in your presentation slides or outline and what to include in a handoutDetermine how much background to present early in the presentationOrganize your presentation so that listeners can follow your thoughtsCreate visuals to accompany your verbal descriptions Guidelines for creating slides Who is your audience?Brainstorm ideas for slidesTell a storyCreate your slidesPrezi: Overview and zoom Guidelines for giving presentations Take advantage of the immediacy of having live human beings in the same room with youStand so your audience can see the visuals that you display on the screenControl the timing of the slides so you control when the presentation moves from one topic to anotherBreathe REFERENCESINDEX
£59.40
Broadview Press Ltd The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing
Book SynopsisThe Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing: A Concise Handbook for Students presents essential material from the full Broadview Guide to Writing. Included are summaries of key grammatical points; a glossary of usage; advice on various forms of academic writing; coverage of punctuation and writing mechanics; helpful advice on how to research academic papers; and much more. Four commonly-used styles of citation and documentation are covered—MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE.Trade ReviewComments on the full Broadview Guide to Writing:“Even the most useful reference guides are not always, well, shall we say, riveting. A refreshing exception is the new Broadview Guide to Writing, which is smart, helpful, and even fun to read.” —Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, authors of They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing“The chapter on ‘How to Be Good with Words’ braves every thorny patch of ethical usage imaginable with clear-eyed candor, a serious and generous sensibility, and refreshing wit…. [Overall,] The Broadview Guide to Writing is not only informative and impressive; it is smart—smartly written and smartly designed.” —Dennis Paoli, Co-coordinator, Writing Across the Curriculum, Hunter College, CUNY“The Broadview Guide remains the most readable writing guide available—at any price. It’s the only usage guide I’ve ever actually read for fun. Moreover, it’s sensible, and it’s complete. The authors assume nothing, but they don’t condescend. … The 6th edition gives more space to the problems of gender, race, and class-biased language; most guides don’t direct enough of our attention here. The new chapter on visual literacy is also good—an interesting group of paintings & photographs along with a set of clear, concrete ways to ‘read’ them.” — Jacky Bolding, University of the Fraser Valley“… an excellent choice.… The expanded coverage of the sixth edition [makes] this not only a comprehensive writing guide, but also a valuable introduction to communication and critical thinking in today’s academic world. I will be recommending this text to students at all levels.” — Maria DiCenzo, Wilfrid Laurier University“[The] reference sections on grammar and usage … cover everything I would ever point out in student writing.… The section on MLA style covers pretty much everything anyone needs to know about how to deploy this system of documentation.… The sections on academic writing are [also] very good.” — Bruce Greenfield, Dalhousie University“In a market replete with writing guides, this practical book stands out…. The [Broadview] Guide … re-energizes this pedagogical field by providing clear and concise explanations supported by examples.” — Anne Quéma, Acadia University“[The new] section on how language both reflects and shapes reality … is thought-provoking and sensitive.… Overall, the book is comprehensive, balanced, and engaging. I enjoyed reading it, and I rarely say that about handbooks and guides to writing. I’m sure students will find this book helpful and inspiring.” — Candace Fertile, Camosun CollegeTable of Contents Choosing the Best Words Be as Clear and Specific as Possible Watch for Redundancy Avoid Wordiness Watch for Missing Parts Choose the Best Verb Connect Your Ideas Clearly Paragraphing Joining Words Order and Weight Your Ideas According to Their Importance Watch for Ambiguity Illogical or Confused Connections Making Your Writing Consistent Agreement among the Grammatical Parts of Your Writing Watch for Mixed Metaphors Rhythm, Variety, Balance, and Parallelism CONTEXTS OF WRITING Academic Writing: Essays and Arguments From Topic to Thesis Statement The Nature of Argument Argument Structure and Paragraphing Your Arguments, Others’ Arguments Styles and Disciplines The Language of Academic Writing Writing about Literature / Writing about Texts Writing about Science Business and Professional Writing Slang and Informal English The Social Context Gender Race and Ethnicity, Class, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Disability, etc. Bias-free Vocabulary: A Short List GRAMMAR Basic Grammar: An Outline Parts of Speech Nouns Pronouns Articles Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions and Conjunctive Adverbs Parts of Sentences Subject Object Predicate Clauses and Phrases Parts of Speech and Parts of the Sentence Verbs and Verb Tense Difficulties The Infinitive The Simple Present Tense Subject-Verb Agreement Historical Present Survey of Verb Tenses Voice Mood Combining Verb Tenses: Some Challenges The Past Perfect Tense Combining Tenses—Quoted Material Irregular Verbs Dangling Constructions Nouns and Pronouns Singular and Plural Nouns Singular Pronouns Unreferenced or Wrongly Referenced Pronouns Subject and Object Pronouns Adjectives and Adverbs Comparatives and Superlatives Sentence Fragments / Incomplete Sentences Comma Splices / Run-on Sentences EAL: For Those Whose Native Language Is Not English Articles Frequently Used Non-count Nouns Continuous Verb Tenses Omission or Repetition of the Subjec The Conditional PUNCTUATION The Period The Comma Commas and Non-restrictive Elements That and Which Extra Comma Commas and Lists The Question Mark The Exclamation Mark The Semi-Colon The Colon The Hyphen The Dash Parentheses Square Brackets The Apostrophe Contractions Possession Quotation Marks Other Uses of Quotation Marks Misuse of Quotation Marks to Indicate Emphasis Single Quotation Marks Direct and Indirect Speech Ellipses FORMAT AND SPELLING Capitalization Abbreviations Titles Academic and Business Terms Latin Abbreviations Numbers Italics Spelling Spell-Check Spelling and Sound American Spelling, British Spelling, Canadian Spelling Other Spelling Mistakes RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION Approaches to Research Avoiding Plagiarism Citation and Documentation Incorporating Sources Summarizing Paraphrasing Quoting Directly Formatting Quotations Adding to or Deleting from a Quotation Signal Phrases MLA Style About MLA In-Text Citations About Works Cited MLA Core Elements Examples MLA Style Sample Essay Page APA Style Incorporating Sources in APA Style Summarizing Paraphrasing Quoting Directly Formatting Quotations Adding to or Deleting from a Quotation Signal Phrases About In-text Citations About References APA Style Sample Essay Pages Chicago Style About Chicago Style Chicago Style Sample CSE Style CSE Style Samples GLOSSARY OF USAGE CORRECTION KEY INDEX
£24.65
Broadview Press Ltd The Broadview Guide to Writing, Canadian Edition
Book SynopsisIncreasingly, writing handbooks are seen as over-produced and overpriced. One stands out: The Broadview Guide to Writing is published in an elegant but simple format, and sells for roughly half the price of its fancier-looking competitors. That does not change with the new edition; what does change and stay up-to-date is the content of the book. The seventh Canadian edition brings a substantial re-organization of the contents under three headings: Writing Processes, Writing Mechanics, and Writing Contexts. Coverage of the MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE styles of documentation has been substantially revised to reflect the most recent updates, including the 2020 APA and 2021 MLA changes. As in earlier editions, the Broadview Guide offers wide ranging coverage of academic argument; of writing and critical thinking; and of writing about literature. Coverage of personal and informal writing is included for the first time—as is a sample literary essay in MLA style (in addition to the sample MLA interdisciplinary essay). The 'How to be Good with Words' chapter (on issues of gender, race, religion etc.) has been extensively revised, as has the material on electronic etiquette.Trade ReviewCOMMENTS ON PREVIOUS EDITIONS"Even the most useful reference guides are not always, well, shall we say, riveting. A refreshing exception is The Broadview Guide to Writing, which is smart, helpful, and even fun to read." - Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, authors of They Say / I Say: The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing "The Broadview Guide remains the most readable writing guide available-at any price. It's the only usage guide I've ever actually read for fun. Moreover, it's sensible, and it's complete. - The authors assume nothing, but they don't condescend." - Jacky Bolding, University of the Fraser Valley"an excellent choice. - The expanded coverage of the sixth edition [makes] this not only a comprehensive writing guide, but also a valuable introduction to communication and critical thinking in today's academic world. I will be recommending this text to students at all levels." - Maria DiCenzo, Wilfrid Laurier University"While it is often difficult to distinguish one writing handbook from another - The Broadview Guide to Writing proves exceptional in a number of ways. - [It is] an accessible and relevant guide for twenty-first century college students, with a keen eye toward process, style, and documentation." - Karen Head, Special Advisor to the Writing & Communication Program, The Georgia Institute of Technology"In a market replete with writing guides, this practical book stands out - The [Broadview] Guide - re-energizes this pedagogical field by providing clear and concise explanations supported by examples." - Anne Quéma, Acadia University"Comprehensive, affordable, and student-friendly." - Candice Rai, English Department, University of Washington-Seattle"[The] reference sections on grammar and usage - cover everything I would ever point out in student writing. - The section on MLA style covers pretty much everything anyone needs to know about how to deploy this system of documentation. - The sections on academic writing are [also] very good." - Bruce Greenfield, Dalhousie UniversityTable of Contents Writing Processes P1 Getting Started P1.1 Attitude and Voice P1.2 Academic Style P1.3 Audience P1.4 Purpose P1.5 Focus P1.6 Discovery P1.7 Writer's Block P1.8 Research P1.9 Finding Sources P1.10 Evaluating Sources P2 Making Sense P2.1 Argument P2.2 Logic P2.3 Fallacies P2.4 Thesis P2.5 Organization P2.6 Modes of Writing P2.7 Logical Fluency P2.8 Your Arguments, Others' Arguments P3 Improving Style P3.1 Stylistic Fluency P3.2 Diction P3.3 Syntax P3.4 Rhythm P3.5 Figures of Speech P3.6 Voice P3.7 Tone P3.8 Revision and Proofreading P3.9 Writing by Computer Special TopicHow to Be Good with Words Writing Mechanics M1 Grammar M1.1 “Right” and “Wrong” M1.2 Parts of Speech M1.3 Parts of Sentences M1.4 Verb Forms M1.5 Mood and Voice M1.6 How to Build Sentences (Sentence Combining) M2 Usage M2.1 Verb Issues M2.2 Preposition Issues M2.3 Noun and Pronoun M2.4 Word Order M2.5 Word Meanings M2.6 Part-of-Speech Conversions M2.7 Slang M2.8 Word Conventions M2.9 Joining Words M2.10 Wordiness M2.11 National Variants M3 Punctuation and Other Conventions M3.1 Punctuation M3.2 Quotations M3.3 Capitalization M3.4 Abbreviations M3.5 Spelling M4 For Those Whose Native Language Is Not English Special TopicSeeing and Meaning Writing Contexts C1: Writing Across the Disciplines C1.1 Different Subjects, Different Styles C1.2 English Studies C1.3 Humanities C1.4 Natural and Applied Sciences C1.5 Social Sciences C1.6 Business and Commerce C2: Forms and Conventions C2.1 The Meanings of Texts C2.2 Meaning and Form in Literature C2.3 The Text in the Present Tense C2.4 Authors and Speakers C2.5 The Scientific Research Paper C2.6 Scientific Tone C2.7 First Person and Active Voice C2.8 Writing in the Workplace C2.9 Personal and Informal Writing C2.10 Examinations and In-class Essays C3: Style Guides C3.1 MLA Style C3.2 APA Style C3.3 Chicago Style C3.4 CSE Style
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Broadview Press Ltd The Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing - Canadian
Book SynopsisThe Broadview Pocket Guide to Writing presents essential material from the full Broadview Guide to Writing. Included are key grammatical points, a glossary of usage, advice on various forms of academic writing, coverage of punctuation and writing mechanics, and helpful advice on how to research academic papers. MLA, APA, and Chicago styles of citation and documentation are covered, and each has been revised to include the latest updates. A companion website provides a wealth of interactive exercises, information on the CSE style of citation and documentation, and much more.Trade ReviewThe Broadview Guide remains the most readable writing guide available-at any price. It's the only usage guide I've ever actually read for fun. Moreover, it's sensible, and it's complete. The authors assume nothing, but they don't condescend. The new chapter on visual literacy is also good-an interesting group of paintings and photographs along with a set of clear, concrete ways to 'read' them." - Jacky Bolding, University of the Fraser Valley"an excellent choice. The expanded coverage of the sixth edition [makes] this not only a comprehensive writing guide, but also a valuable introduction to communication and critical thinking in today's academic world. I will be recommending this text to students at all levels." - Maria DiCenzo, Wilfrid Laurier University"[The] reference sections on grammar and usage cover everything I would ever point out in student writing. The section on MLA style covers pretty much everything anyone needs to know about how to deploy this system of documentation. The sections on academic writing are [also] very good." - Bruce Greenfield, Dalhousie University"In a market replete with writing guides, this practical book stands out. The [Broadview] Guide re-energizes this pedagogical field by providing clear and concise explanations supported by examples." - Anne Quéma, Acadia University"[The new] section on how language both reflects and shapes reality is thought-provoking and sensitive. Overall, the book is comprehensive, balanced, and engaging. I enjoyed reading it, and I rarely say that about handbooks and guides to writing. I'm sure students will find this book helpful and inspiring." - Candace Fertile, Camosun CollegeTable of ContentsSTYLES OF WRITING: AN OVERVIEW Choosing the Best Words Be as Clear and Specific as Possible Watch for Redundancy Avoid Wordiness Watch for Missing Parts Choose the Best Verb Connect Your Ideas Clearly Paragraphing Joining Words Order and Weight Your Ideas According to Their Importance Watch for Ambiguity Illogical or Confused Connections Making Your Writing Consistent Agreement among the Grammatical Parts of Your Writing Watch for Mixed Metaphors Rhythm, Variety, Balance, and Parallelism CONTEXTS OF WRITING Academic Writing: Essays and Arguments From Topic to Thesis Statement The Nature of Argument Argument Structure and Paragraphing Your Arguments, Others’ Arguments Styles and Disciplines The Language of Academic Writing Writing about Literature / Writing about Texts Writing about Science Writing in the Workplace Slang and Informal English The Social Context: Bias-Free Language Gender Race and Ethnicity, Class, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Disability, etc. Bias-free Vocabulary: A Short List GRAMMAR Basic Grammar: An Outline Parts of Speech Nouns Pronouns Articles Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions and Conjunctive Adverbs Parts of Sentences Subject Object Predicate Clauses and Phrases Parts of Speech and Parts of the Sentence Verbs and Verb Tense Difficulties The Infinitive The Simple Present Tense Subject-Verb Agreement Historical Present Survey of Verb Tenses Voice Mood Combining Verb Tenses: Some Challenges The Past Perfect Tense Combining Tenses—Quoted Material Irregular Verbs Dangling Constructions Noun and Pronoun Difficulties Singular and Plural Nouns Singular Pronouns Unreferenced or Wrongly Referenced Pronouns Subject and Object Pronouns Adjectives and AdverbsComparatives and Superlatives Incomplete Sentences (Sentence Fragments) Run-on Sentences EAL: For Those Whose Native Language Is Not English Articles (and Other Determiners) Frequently Used Non-count Nouns Continuous Verb Tenses Omission or Repetition of the Subject The Conditional Word Order PUNCTUATION The Period The Comma Commas and Non-restrictive Elements That and Which Extra Comma Commas and Lists The Question Mark The Exclamation Mark The Semi-Colon The Colon The Hyphen The Dash Parentheses Square Brackets The Apostrophe Contractions Possession Quotation Marks Other Uses of Quotation Marks Misuse of Quotation Marks to Indicate Emphasis Single Quotation Marks Direct and Indirect Speech Ellipses FORMAT AND SPELLING Capitalization Abbreviations Titles Academic and Business Terms Latin Abbreviations Numbers Italics Spelling Spell-Check Spelling and Sound American Spelling, British Spelling, Canadian Spelling Other Spelling Mistakes RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION Approaches to Research Avoiding Plagiarism Citation and Documentation Incorporating Sources Summarizing Paraphrasing Quoting Directly Formatting Quotations Adding to or Deleting from a Quotation Signal Phrases MLA Style About In-Text Citations About Works Cited: MLA Core Elements Examples MLA Style Sample Essay Page APA Style Incorporating Sources in APA Style Summarizing Paraphrasing Quoting Directly Formatting Quotations Adding to or Deleting from a Quotation Signal Phrases About In-text Citations About References APA Style Sample Essay Pages Chicago Style About Chicago Style Chicago Style Sample CSE StyleCSE Style Samples GLOSSARY OF USAGE CORRECTION KEY INDEX
£23.70
Manning Publications The Design of Web Apis Second Edition
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£43.50
Columbia University Press Better Presentations
Book SynopsisDesigned for presenters of scholarly or data-intensive content, Better Presentations details essential strategies for developing clear, sophisticated, and visually captivating presentations. With a range of clear examples for what to do (and what not to do), Jonathan Schwabish shares the best techniques to display work and win over audiences.Trade ReviewMany smart people often become selfish idiots when they give a presentation. Jon's much-needed book is a must read for just about anyone asked to share some slides. -- Seth Godin, author of Really Bad Powerpoint Do us all a favor: read this book before your next presentation. From font size to data visualization, Schwabish guides you through creating a presentation that will both hold your audience's attention and effectively deliver information. -- Susan Dynarski, University of Michigan Modern scholars spend many hours a week watching or giving presentations; every one of us should be forced to practice the wisdom of Jonathan Schwabish's wonderful short book. I thought I had mastered this craft and imposed my mastery on others, but I learned so much from Better Presentations that from now on, I'll just say "Read the book!" -- Robert E. Hall, Stanford University Your work can shape the future only when others understand you. You can show how your ideas matter if you master the fundamentals of communication, and this book shows how to do just that. -- Carmen Simon, author of Impossible to Ignore If you are a scientist or scholar who doesn't care about designing beautiful slides for your presentations, you are doing it wrong. Elegance, clarity, and good visual composition make your messages understandable. In this concise book, Jonathan Schwabish outlines simple but essential rules of design and data visualization that anybody can benefit from. Apply them, and I guarantee that you will never again see a bored face in your audience. -- Alberto Cairo, University of Miami, author of The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication Data visualization has provided a new set of powerful tools to help analysts communicate their ideas more clearly and effectively. Jon Schwabish helped to pioneer the use of these tools in the policy community, and Better Presentations is full of valuable insights that teach his approach to others. Both new and experienced analysts would benefit immensely from reading this book. -- Douglas Elmendorf, former director of the Congressional Budget OfficeTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I. Designing Your Presentation 1. Theory, Planning, and Design 2. Color 3. Type Part II. Building Your Presentation 4. The Text Slide 5. The Data Visualization Slide 6. The Image Slide 7. The Scaffolding Slides Part III. Giving Your Presentation 8. Presenting 9. The Technical Nitty Gritty Conclusions Further Readings References
£19.00
University of California Press The Freelance Editors Handbook
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable business as a freelance editor. According to LinkedIn, more than twenty thousand people in the United States list themselves as freelance editors. But many who have the requisite skills to be excellent editors lack the entrepreneurial skills needed to run a thriving, fulfilling business. The few resources available to freelance editors, new and established, are typically limited in scope and lack the strategic thinking needed to make a business flourish. The Freelance Editor's Handbook provides a complete guide to setting up and running a prosperous freelancing business, from finding clients to increasing productivity, from deciding how to price services to achieving work/life balance, and from paying taxes to saving for retirement. Unlike most other books on freelance editing, this book is founded on a business-success mindset: The goal isn't simply to eke out a living through freelancing. Rather, the goal is to establish a thriving, rewarding business that allows editors to achieve their career goals, earn a comfortable living, and still have time for family, friends, and personal pursuits. Author Suzy Bills identifies multiple strategies and methods that freelancers can apply, drawing on current research in entrepreneurship, psychology, and well-being. This book is the ultimate resource for editors at all levels: students just starting out, in-house staff looking to transition, and experienced freelancers who want to make their businesses more profitable and enjoyable. Topics include: Deciding Whether You Really Want to Be a Freelance Editor Setting Up Your Business Finding Clients Marketing like a Pro Building Your Website Contracts and Invoices Becoming Financially Savvy ... and more!Trade Review"I would feel confident recommending it to someone considering starting their own freelance editing business in the United States." * Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading *"This book offers the fullest treatment that I’ve seen of the business side of freelance editing." * Technical Communication *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Why This Book Is for You What We're Going to Cover 1 Deciding Whether You Really Want to Be a Freelance Editor Benefits of Freelancing Downsides of Freelancing Skills and Characteristics of Effective Freelance Editors The Decision of Whether to Freelance Part-Time or Full-Time Key Takeaways 2 Setting Up Your Business Business Name Business Entities Business License Employer Identification Number Bank Account and Credit Card Business Plan Business Costs Key Takeaways 3 Establishing a Strategic Mindset Creating a Vision Setting and Achieving Goals Finding a Mentor Key Takeaways 4 Looking for Clients Deciding Whether to Specialize Finding Clients Getting Repeat Business Key Takeaways 5 Marketing like a Pro Awareness of Target Clients' Needs Unique Selling Proposition Lead Nurturing Social Media Platforms Editing and Business Directories Promotional Pieces Books, Training, Podcasts, and YouTube Channels Additional Marketing Tips Key Takeaways 6 Creating Your Website Why You Need a Website How to Build Your Website How to Choose and Purchase a Domain Name How to Decide on the Website Design Pages and Content to Include on Your Website The Debate about Blogging Key Takeaways 7 Maximizing the Benefits of LinkedIn Components of a LinkedIn Profile How to Connect and Network with People on LinkedIn How to Search for Jobs on LinkedIn Key Takeaways 8 Winning at the Pricing Game Figuring Out How Much to Charge Choosing a Pricing Method Setting the Stage for Presenting a Fee Developing a Price Quote Applying a Rush Fee Presenting Your Price Overcoming Price Objections and Negotiating a Rate Increasing Your Rate Reducing Income Uncertainty through Establishing Retainers Choosing Payment Methods Key Takeaways 9 Using Contracts and Invoices to Get Paid and Protect Yourself What You Need to Know about Contracts What You Need to Include in Invoices How to Address Issues in Getting Paid Key Takeaways 10 Managing Time like a Pro and Increasing Productivity General Strategies to Improve Your Time Management and Productivity Strategies to Improve Your Editing Efficiency Strategies to Manage Your Project Schedule Strategies to Stop Procrastinating Key Takeaways 11 Achieving Work/Life Balance Balancing Work and Personal Pursuits Dealing with Crises Dealing with Negative Client Feedback Dealing with Perfectionism Avoiding Imposter Syndrome Key Takeaways 12 Overcoming the Fear of Taxes The Basics Self-Employment Tax Quarterly Payment Annual Tax Return How to Avoid Tax Penalties Tax Deductions for Freelancers Key Takeaways 13 Becoming a Financially Savvy Freelancer Personal and Business Budgets Cash Flow Management Bookkeeping Insurance Retirement Savings Key Takeaways Conclusion Appendix A: Most Important Action Items for Establishing a Freelance Editing Business Appendix B: Improving Editing Skills through Using Editing Programs and Other Resources Further Reading and Bibliography Index
£18.90
John Wiley and Sons Ltd How to Write Your Nursing Dissertation
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of contributors xiii Foreword xvii Preface xx About the companion website xxii The Scenarios xxiiii Section 1 Starting your dissertation journey 1 1 Starting the journey of your final-year project 3Megan Bonner-Janes What is a final-year project? 3 Why do nurses need to do a research-based project? 5 Undergraduate versus postgraduate projects 6 What are the features of a degree education? 7 Features of a final-year project 8 Planning your final-year project: essential considerations 9 Completing your final-year project and gaining a good classification 11 Don’t panic! 13 2 Introduction to writing your evidence-based practice dissertation/project 14Alan Glasper, and Diane Carpenter Sample guidelines for students undertaking a nursing associate project, an undergraduate healthcare project/dissertation or a master’s degree project 14 Typical learning outcomes for a nursing associate course 2000-word literature review 15 Typical learning outcomes for an undergraduate evidence-based practice dissertation/project 15 Typical learning outcomes for a postgraduate evidence-based practice dissertation/project 16 The dissertation/project/assignment 17 Guidelines for students undertaking a nursing associate evidence-based practice assignment 18 Guidelines for students undertaking an undergraduate evidence-based practice final project 19 Guidelines for students undertaking an undergraduate evidence-based practice dissertation 20 Guidelines for a typical postgraduate evidence-based practice dissertation/project module learning outcomes 22 Conclusion 23 3 Clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice: background and history 24Mary O’Toole and Alan Glasper Introduction 24 Historical aspects of evidence-based practice 25 The contribution of the nursing profession to evidence-based practice 27 How is evidence sourced? 27 Conclusion 29 4 What is evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness? 31Andrée le May Clinical effectiveness 31 Evidence-based practice 35 Making care more effective 38 5 The challenges of delivering practice based on best evidence (in primary, secondary and tertiary settings) 43Andrée le May An evidence base for practice 43 Barriers to the use of research evidence in practice 45 Encouraging the use of research evidence in practice 48 Conclusion 53 Section 2 Sourcing and accessing evidence for your dissertation 57 6 Sourcing the best evidence 59Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Exploring and refining your question 59 Searching for research articles 62 Devising your search strategy 66 Accessing journal literature 69 The Cochrane Library 70 Websites and other resources 74 Support from your library service 75 Conclusion 78 7 What is grey literature and where can it be found? 80Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper What is ‘grey literature’? 80 Where can I find grey literature? 81 Important websites 82 What about Google scholar? 82 8 Harvard or Vancouver: getting it right all the time 83Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Vancouver system 84 Harvard system 85 Use of computer referencing packages 87 Conclusion 88 9 Posing an evidence-based practice question: using the PICO and SPICE models 89Alan Glasper and Diane Carpenter What is the PICO model? 90 Examples of PICO formulated questions 91 What is the SPICE model? 94 Section 3 Developing your healthcare/evidence-based practice dissertation 97 10 Managing your time wisely 99Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper An evidence-based practice healthcare dissertation/final project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment as a frame of mind 100 Conclusion 104 11 Developing your study skills 106Diane Carpenter, and Alan Glasper Knowing yourself 108 Being organised 111 Organising things in terms of what goes where 112 Consolidating your ideas and activities by talking to others about it 112 12 Getting the most from your personal tutor 114Ellen Kitson-Reynolds Before approaching your academic support 114 How to get started 115 Agreeing a working pattern 116 Anticipating and preventing problems 116 Good planning is the essence 117 Supervision at a distance 118 Additional support 118 Section 4 Preparing to use research evidence in your dissertation 121 13 Clinical standards, audit and inspection 123Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper What is healthcare governance? 124 What are the seven pillars of clinical governance? Are they still relevant in contemporary practice? 126 The role of the Care Quality Commission 127 NICE quality standards 132 Developing audit tools to measure compliance to policy standards 136 Healthcare regulators 139 Responding to an adverse incident 143 14 Understanding quantitative research 146Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Is it a quantitative study? 146 Why quantitative? 148 Types of quantitative studies 148 Key elements in a quantitative study 151 Strengths of quantitative studies 154 Limitations 154 Conclusion 154 15 Understanding qualitative research 156Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Why qualitative? 157 Types of qualitative studies 158 Key elements in a qualitative study 159 Strengths of qualitative studies 160 Limitations 162 Conclusion 163 16 Using historical literature 164Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper What is the use of history in a world focused on scientific evidence? 165 Where does historical research fit methodologically? 165 Would such a study constitute primary research or would it be possible to appraise historical research that others had done? 167 Could I possibly justify doing a historical evidence‐based practice project? 168 How do I go about undertaking a study based on historical evidence? 168 Section 5 Critically appraising evidence 175 17 Selecting and using appraisal tools: how to interrogate research papers 177Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Introduction 177 What is critical appraisal? What are critical appraisal tools? Why is critical appraisal of published research important? What does critical appraisal mean to nurses and other healthcare professionals? 178 What is the best critical appraisal tool to use? 179 Commencing your critique 180 Is an individual paper worth adding to the shortlist? Preparing your initial long shortlist 181 Commencing your initial read and review of an empirical journal paper 181 Points to consider about the paper(s) before using any critiquing tool 183 Applying a critiquing framework tool of your choice to your selected papers 185 Critiquing models 187 Conclusion 196 18 Critically reviewing qualitative papers using a CASP critiquing tool 199Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Screening questions 200 The CASP qualitative questions 201 Data analysis 204 Research findings 204 The value of the research 205 Reflection 205 19 Critically reviewing quantitative papers using a CASP critiquing tool 207Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Question 1 ‘Did the study ask a clearly focused question?’ 208 Question 2 ‘Was this a randomised controlled trial and was it appropriately so?’ 209 Question 3 ‘Were participants appropriately allocated to intervention and control groups?’ 211 Question 4 ‘Were participants, staff and study personnel “blind” to participants study group?’ 211 Question 5 ‘Were all the participants who entered the trial accounted for at its conclusion?’ 213 Question 6 ‘Were the participants in all groups followed up and data collected in the same way?’ 213 Question 7 ‘Did the study have enough participants to minimise the play of chance?’ 213 Question 8 ‘How are the results presented and what is the main result?’ 214 Question 9 ‘How precise are these results?’ 215 Question 10 ‘Were all important outcomes considered so the results can be applied?’ 215 20 Critically reviewing a journal paper using the Parahoo model 217Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Introduction 217 Framework for appraisal 218 Conclusion 228 Section 6 Taking your dissertation further: disseminating evidence, knowledge transfer; writing as a professional skill 231 21 Publishing your work or making a conference or poster presentation 233Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Your dissertation or final assignment is complete: what next? 233 Motivation 234 Conference poster or abstract and presentation at a conference 235 Writing a paper for publication 241 What will you do with your evidence-based practice healthcare dissertation/final project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment? 247 22 Reflecting on your evidence-based practice healthcare dissertation/final project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment journey 248Justine Barksby Reflection 248 Frameworks for reflection 250 Some final points on reflection 256 Conclusion 257 23 Building the architecture of your dissertation 258Diane Carpenter and Alan Glasper Writing your evidence‐based practice healthcare dissertation/final project or evidence‐informed decision‐making assignment 258 Section 7 Bonus chapters (website only) 265 24 Public health: writing a master’s level dissertationSarah Adrienne Hughes 25 Critically reviewing a journal paper using the Rees modelDiane Carpenter and Colin Rees 26 Managing a learning differenceMichelle Cowen 27 Research governance in practiceJane March-McDonald 28 Using evidence in practice Index 267
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