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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Myers, Judith Gillespie, 1942- author.

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 (430 pages) : illustrations, tables

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Virginia : Management Concepts, 2008.

Summary:

A Plain-English Guide to Government WritingWhether 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 languageOvercome writer's blockGain confidence in your ability to write -- and get resultsMake your writing visually appealingPrepare for briefings and presentationsRecognize successful writing and identify what makes it effectiveA 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:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5230-9605-5

OCLC:

1022781142