Clarity and Grace: Essentials for Effective Communication
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Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace offers a streamlined and concise guide to writing with style, reflecting the wisdom and clear authorial voice of William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White's best-selling book, "The Elements of Style." This compact yet powerful handbook serves as a handy reference for anyone interested in improving their writing skills, as well as an ideal guide for freshman composition courses, writing courses across various disciplines, and as a supporting text in classes that require clear and direct writing.
The book distills the elemental principles of effective prose, allowing students to quickly diagnose the strengths and weaknesses of their writing and revise it effectively. Rather than presenting a set of rigid rules, the text features reason-based principles for successful, effective writing, delivered in Williams' hallmark conversational style.
The concise clarity of this book makes it a valuable resource for writers of all levels, providing a practical and accessible approach to developing a strong, polished writing style. By focusing on the fundamental elements of good writing, such as clarity, grace, and precision, the book empowers readers to elevate their written communication, whether in academic, professional, or personal contexts.
Through its straightforward and engaging guidance, Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace equips writers with the tools they need to craft texts that are not only clear and coherent but also engaging and impactful. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who appreciates the art of well-written language, this book is a must-have resource for improving your writing skills and cultivating a style that reflects the depth of your ideas and the clarity of your expression.
product information:
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publisher | Pearson; 5th edition (January 14, 2014) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 176 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 0321953304 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-0321953308 | ||||
item_weight | 6.4 ounces | ||||
dimensions | 5.4 x 0.5 x 7.4 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #97,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Creative Writing & Composition #75 in Rhetoric (Books) #336 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books) | ||||
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