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Plain language in government writing : a step-by-step guide / Judith Gillespie Myers.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Myers, Judith Gillespie, 1942- author.
Series:
Management Concepts Series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Government report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Government report writing.
Government report writing--United States.
Authorship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Authorship.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (299 pages) : illustrations
Edition:
1st edition
Place of Publication:
Vienna, Virginia : Management Concepts, 2008.
System Details:
text file
Summary:
A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing Whether you're in the public or private sector, good writing skills are critical to your success in the workplace. Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide shows you how to apply federal plain-language guidelines to every type of writing — from emails, memos, and letters to agency communications, technical procedures, and budget justification statements. Through numerous exercises as well as examples from a variety of federal and state agencies, this practical guide walks you step-by-step through every phase of the writing process, providing tips for improved clarity, conciseness, and completeness. This valuable reference will help you: Write for diverse audiences in reader-friendly, plain language Overcome writer's block Gain confidence in your ability to write — and get results Make your writing visually appealing Prepare for briefings and presentations Recognize successful writing and identify what makes it effective A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing will enable you to express yourself more clearly and concisely, produce documents more efficiently, and work more effectively with others throughout the writing process.
Notes:
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBook Central, viewed April 23, 2025).
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781523096060
1523096063
OCLC:
1112253866

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