31.1410, Books: Oxford Guide to Plain English: Cutts

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Subject: 31.1410, Books: Oxford Guide to Plain English: Cutts

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Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:19:30
From: Alyssa Russell [Alyssa.Russell at oup.com]
Subject: Oxford Guide to Plain English: Cutts

 


Title: Oxford Guide to Plain English 
Subtitle: Fifth Edition 
Publication Year: 2020 
Publisher: Oxford University Press
	   http://www.oup.com/us
	

Book URL: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/oxford-guide-to-plain-english-9780198844617 


Author: Martin Cutts

Paperback: ISBN:  9780198844617 Pages: 384 Price: U.S. $ 11.95
Paperback: ISBN:  9780198844617 Pages: 384 Price: U.K. £ 8.99


Abstract:

Plain English is the art of writing clearly, concisely, and in a way that
precisely communicates your message to your intended audience. This book
offers expert advice to help writers of all abilities improve their written
English. With 30 chapters, each centered around a practical guideline, its
coverage is extensive, including lessons on vocabulary, punctuation, grammar,
layout, proofreading, and organization. There are also hundreds of real
examples to show how it's done, with handy 'before' and 'after' versions. All
this is presented in a straightforward and engaging way. 

This new edition has been fully revised, reorganized, and updated to make its
content even more accessible. There are new chapters discussing
customer-service writing and common blunders in the workplace, while other
sections have been amended to update examples and provide easier routes
through the book. The chapter on sexism, in particular, has been heavily
expanded to advise on the use of inclusive language in general. A new appendix
has also been added, summarizing the history of plain English from Chaucer to
the present day.
 



Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)


Written In: English  (eng)

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http://linguistlist.org/pubs/books/get-book.cfm?BookID=141633




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