Writing at Work: A Guide to Better Writing in Administration, Business and Management

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Robert Barrass (University of Sunderland, UK)

Writing at Work

A Guide to Better Writing in Administration, Business and Management

Robert Barrass (University of Sunderland, UK)

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Routledge
25 July 2002

Language teaching & learning material & coursework; Writing skills; Business studies: general

Many employers complain about the poor communication skills of many young people seeking employment; and many people in employment are handicapped by the poor quality of their written work. While bad spelling, ineffective punctuation and faults in grammar create barriers between the writer and the reader, good English makes the reader feel at ease. The benefits of being a good writer at work are: Managers need to be able to communicate in order to get ideas across. If they cannot, they will be unable to make their viewpoint heard and they will be unable to influence customers, suppliers and colleagues as desired. If you can write well, you will find that your views are given prominence over those of others. Effective communication, and that includes writing, is the key to career success and advancement. This book is for those who have difficulty in getting thoughts into words or their ideas across, as well as those who are satisfied with their writing but are ready to consider the possibility of improving it. It is all about the ways in which writing at work is important - helping the reader to observe, remember, think, plan, organize and communicate.

By: Robert Barrass (University of Sunderland UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780415267533
ISBN 10: 0415267536
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 25 July 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Barrass

Reviews for Writing at Work: A Guide to Better Writing in Administration, Business and Management

'What he offers you is a set of strategies for people who need to write at work - whether they are in administration, commerce or management. The approach he takes is very practical and straightforward ... One of the many good features of the book is that he gives real life examples of poor writing and shows how they might be improved ... If you work in an admin office, a school or a university, the town hall, or especially a government information office - then this book will help you express yourself more effectively.' - Roy Johnson, Mantex newsletter 'What he offers you is a set of strategies for people who need to write at work - whether they are in adminstration, commerce or management. The approach he takes is very practical and straightforward ... One of the many good features of the book is that he gives real life examples of poor writing and shows how they might be improved ... If you work in an admin office, a school or a university, the town hall, or especially a goverment information office - then this book will help you express yourself more effectively.' - Roy Johnson, Mantex newsletter