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Writing at Work is for people who do or will write while on the job whether the writing be an interoffice memo, e-mail, a status report, a lab report, marketing materials, or a letter to a customer. The philosophy behind Writing at Work is that such writing needn't be stale and unoriginal but can instead be a sophisticated piece of work that positively reflects the competence of its composer to all who read it. Rather than dwell on picky, little "rules" that you must adhere to when writing, Writing at Work focuses on the real rules of grammar and aspects of style that you really need to know in order to write with confidence. Using examples realistically drawn from work settings, Writing at Work presents each topic in a manner that is at once accessible and inviting. Spread throughout the text are exercises that provide you with ample opportunity to write, revise, and correct the kinds of written tasks typically encountered at work. You can immediately gauge your progress by checking your work against the answers listed at the end of each chapter.

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This book presents each topic in a manner that is at once accessible and inviting. Spread throughout the text are exercises that provide you with ample opportunity to write, revise, and correct the kinds of written tasks typically encountered at work.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (February 11, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0844259837
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0844259833
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.97 x 9 inches

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Dr. Stephen A. Bernhardt is Professor Emeritus, Kirkpatrick Chair in Writing, at the University of Delaware, where he taught from 2001-2016. From his position, he promoted strong writing and communication skills across the university. Together with Nancy Sommers of Harvard, he is the author of Writer’s Help, a Web-based reference handbook from Macmillan/Bedford/St. Martin’s. Professor Bernhardt is widely published in leading journals, with research interests centering on visual rhetoric, computers and writing, workplace training and development, and the teaching of scientific and technical communication. He is Past President of both the Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC) and the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW). He is past Director of two National Workplace Literacy Demonstration Projects, funded by the U.S. Department of Education. He chaired the English Department at University of Delaware for 5 years. As Senior Consultant for Scientific Services, McCulley/Cuppan LLC, Salt Lake City, he has consulted widely with the biopharmaceutical industry on designing large documentation sets using global teams and technologies, developing training programs, and improving written communication as a part of new drug registration and post-marketing surveillance. He taught at New Mexico State University for 14 years and at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale for 6 years. His earned his PhD at the University of Michigan.
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Great resource
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
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Really great foundation for teaching writing basics to adult professionals.

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Darlene Thomas
Writing At Work: Professional Writing skills for People on the Job
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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This book really helped me with my writing skills. I would recommend this book to all my friends who want to freshing up on their writing.

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If You Write Anything, You Need This Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
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You won't read this in one sitting, but it is great to have as apart of your library. Those simple grammar rules that you have long forgotten since high school are all resurfaced here. Great for the home and the office.

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L. Taylor
great refresher
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2010
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this is a great purchase for those that need a refresher for writin in the work place. i loved it SO MUCH that I gave it as a gift.

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Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2015
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good source

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Charles A. Ray
A key reference in the writing workshop that I lead
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
Writing at Work: Professional Writing Skills for People on the Job by Edward L. Smith and Stephen A. Bernhardt is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to improve writing skills at work. It covers everything from grammar to improving the appearance of your writing. I use this book in connection with a summer writing workshop on professional writing that I conduct for select college seniors interested in careers in foreign affairs. I’ve found it to be a handy guide, in conjunction with a style guide, to assist students in the task of improving their writing skills.

I purchased this book from a third-party seller via Amazon some time ago, even though it does not appear on my account as a verified purchase.

Whether used for teaching others, or as an individual self-help guide, for the young professional, this book should have a prominent place in the reference library.

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Richard L. Sanderson
A Valuable Reference for Improving Writing Skills
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
This is such a great book, I'm reading it for the second time! It is also one of my top recommendations for people who want to improve their writing at work. I first purchased it in 2006 in paperback. I plan to add it to my Kindle library so that I can have it with me on assignments as I travel for work.

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Martin Maidana
Format and content
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014
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Great book.! Recommendable!
I like everything. Quality of the book.
Perfect tool kit for managers and daily work.
Great again!

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