The business writer's handbook / Gerald J. Alred

Includes index.

Five steps to successful writing -- Checklist of the writing process -- The business writer's handbook': alphabetical entries -- Index -- Commonly misused words and phrases -- Model documents and figures by topic -- Inside Launchpad Solo for The Business Writers Handbooks .

The Business Writer's Handbook uses smart, accessible language to spotlight and clarify the ways we write today. Hundreds of topic entries, 90+ sample documents, at-a-glance checklists, and dynamic videos break down the best-practices, models, and real-world skills that successful writers use to communicate clearly and persuasively. Developed by a legendary author team with decades of combined academic and professional experience, the book's intuitive, alphabetical organization makes it easy to navigate its extensive coverage of grammar, usage, and style. Plus, updated, in-depth treatment of pressing issues like the job search, the writing process, documenting sources, and social media resonates both in class and on the job.