Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide – Second Edition
Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide – Second Edition by Paul MacRae, published by Broadview Press on May 1, 2019, is a comprehensive resource designed to introduce readers to the fundamentals of professional writing. This edition, comprising 432 pages, emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and the use of plain language, making it accessible for individuals seeking to enhance their writing skills in a business context.
Readers will find practical guidelines and templates for various forms of business correspondence, including reports, brochures, and press releases, as well as oral presentations. The book features exercises that assist in the creation and revision of each writing genre, along with helpful tips and suggested resources. Notably, the second edition includes updated content on information security and ethics in business writing, along with new examples of formal proposals, ensuring that the material remains relevant and applicable in today’s professional environment.
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Straightforward, practical, and focused on realistic examples, Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide is an introduction to the fundamentals of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, brochures and press releases, and oral presentations are included.
Exercises guide readers through the process of creating and revising each genre, and helpful tips, reminders, and suggested resources beyond the book are provided throughout. The second edition includes new sections on information security and ethics in business writing. New formal proposal examples have been added, and the text has been updated throughout.
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