Style: Lessons in Clarity and GraceEngaging and direct, Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace is the guidebook for anyone who wants to write well. Williams' own clear, accessible style models the kind of writing that audiences--both in college and after--will admire. The principles offered here help writers understand what readers expect and encourage writers to revise to meet those expectations more effectively. This book is all you need to understand the principles of effective writing. |
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... tion to Congress that it make a reduction in its budget . Sentence ( 1a ) is a third shorter than ( 1b ) , but some readers don't think it's much clearer . But now compare ( 1b ) and ( 1c ) : 1b . The CIA had fears that the president ...
... tion to Congress that it make a reduction in its budget . Sentence ( 1a ) is a third shorter than ( 1b ) , but some readers don't think it's much clearer . But now compare ( 1b ) and ( 1c ) : 1b . The CIA had fears that the president ...
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... tion procedures . Some grammarians claim we should never modify one noun with another , but that would rule out common phrases such as stone wall , student center , space shuttle , and many other useful terms . But strings of nouns feel ...
... tion procedures . Some grammarians claim we should never modify one noun with another , but that would rule out common phrases such as stone wall , student center , space shuttle , and many other useful terms . But strings of nouns feel ...
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... tion ending on its longest member , which itself ends with an of + nominalization . Keep in mind , however , that like all such devices , the impact of a long suspension is inversely propor- tional to its frequency of use : the less ...
... tion ending on its longest member , which itself ends with an of + nominalization . Keep in mind , however , that like all such devices , the impact of a long suspension is inversely propor- tional to its frequency of use : the less ...
Contents
PART TWO Clarity | 31 |
PART THREE Grace | 109 |
PART FOUR Clarity of Form | 183 |
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