Handbook for Writers and Editors
Author | : Margaret McKenzie |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 211 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 0957862903 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780957862906 |
Rating | : 4/5 (906 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook for Writers and Editors written by Margaret McKenzie and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second edition of a textbook first published in 2000. Provides instruction regarding grammar and punctuation, including matters of common usage. Covers parts of speech, parts of a sentence, common grammatical errors, sentence errors, and editing for punctuation. Intended for professional writers and editors, students, and anyone wishing to improve their written English skills. Each unit concludes with practice exercises. Includes checklist for writers and editors, glossary of terms, recommended references, and answers to practice exercises. Author teaches in the Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing and Editing) at the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE and the Council of Adult Education, Melbourne. A former secondary school teacher, she is co-author of 'English Skills Builder', Books 1 and 2.