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... means resorting to clever tricks of language . Good business and technical writing style actually means exactly the op- posite : the clear , direct , and interesting communication of tech- nical information . HOW TO MAKE YOUR WRITING ...
... means resorting to clever tricks of language . Good business and technical writing style actually means exactly the op- posite : the clear , direct , and interesting communication of tech- nical information . HOW TO MAKE YOUR WRITING ...
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... mean the same thing at a cocktail party that it means in a kennel ? Clearly , some words have more than one meaning , depending upon the context in which they are used . What meanings come first to mind when you read the following words ...
... mean the same thing at a cocktail party that it means in a kennel ? Clearly , some words have more than one meaning , depending upon the context in which they are used . What meanings come first to mind when you read the following words ...
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... means " simultaneously with " ; when means " at the time of " ; and where means " at the place of . " Be exact in their use when revising your draft . Avoid shortcuts like the latter and the former . They are dis- tracting to the reader ...
... means " simultaneously with " ; when means " at the time of " ; and where means " at the place of . " Be exact in their use when revising your draft . Avoid shortcuts like the latter and the former . They are dis- tracting to the reader ...
Contents
A Process Not Magic | 3 |
Getting Ready | 13 |
FINDING INFORMATION | 21 |
Copyright | |
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