1 option
Plain language in government writing : a step-by-step guide / Judith Gillespie Myers.
- 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
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.