Business and Professional Writing A Basic Guide Second Edition by Paul MacRae
By: Paul MacRae
Publisher: Broadview Press
Print ISBN: 9781554814718, 1554814715
eText ISBN: 9781460406625, 1460406621
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2019
Straightforward, practical, and focused on realistic examples, Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide is an introduction to the fundamentals of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, brochures and press releases, and oral presentations are included. Exercises guide readers through the process of creating and revising each genre, and helpful tips, reminders, and suggested resources beyond the book are provided throughout. The second edition includes new sections on information security and ethics in business writing. New formal proposal examples have been added, and the text has been updated throughout.
