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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary; Pap/Cdr edition (1 July 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 007147000X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071470001
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 19.7 x 1.9 cm
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 351,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Packed with customizable editing tools--this practical, up-to-date reference includes the latest on writing and editing online

The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders is an indispensable resource for writers, editors, proofreaders, and virtually everyone responsible for crafting clear, polished writing. Ideal for professionals and novices alike, it guides you through the entire proofreading and editing process and features a CD-ROM with more than 25 interactive tools and checklists.

This all-in-one package offers style sheet templates, a list of editor’s symbols, comprehensive editing and proofreading checklists, and guides to commonly misspelled and confused words. It also presents advice on electronically editing and proofreading for the Web.

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More essential than a red pencil, this is the one tool you can't go without

Whether you're a manager, an administrative assistant, a student, or a webmaster, at some point on the job you'll also need to become editor, writer, and proofreader. And no matter what you read or write--business reports, term papers, even the simplest e-mail memos­­it has to be free of errors before it leaves your hands. With this all-in-one guide at your side, you can be sure that every sentence is written the right way.

For crafting perfect documents, this essential reference shows you how to:

  • Edit and proofread Web pages and PowerPoint presentations
  • Use PDF and Microsoft Word technology to streamline editing
  • Make proofreader's marks
  • Understand proper punctuation
  • Identify and correct commonly misspelled words
  • Keep your style consistent
  • Use formatting and fonts with finesse

The CD-ROM has even more tools to tweak your writing!

* Starter Style Sheet * 12 Tips for Compelling Writing * Words Most Often Misspelled * Complete Editorial Checklist * Editing PDFs--a Quick Reference * Checklist for Web Editing * Proofreading/Editing Test * Expanded/Professional Style Sheet Template * and more!


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Indispensable Bible for Writing or Editing! 24 Jan 2008
By Diana Mason - Published on Amazon.com
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This book covers it all. If you are serious about your writing or the writing of others, this book is one-stop shopping. After editing for over twenty years, this book taught me how to not only think like a writer and editor, but to also think like a business person. It covers what references are needed and why, how to edit in an organized manner, and how to maintain consistency and clarity in any document. This book also covers electronic, PDF, and PowerPoint editing. Online references are given for quick assistance while in the process of writing or editing. Also, there's a test included as to focus on what the writer or editor's weaknesses are. This book is amazingly up-to-date and covers most needs for the serious wordsmith.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Expected a bit more 13 April 2009
By A. Smith - Published on Amazon.com
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with this product. It covers the material it says it will cover, so for that I was pleased at the very least. My expectations were simply a bit higher than what I received. The CD-ROM that is included does provide some forms and other useful items. Overall I would say this is a very basic book for someone who knows probably not much about the world of editing, writing and proofreading. If that is you, then it might be worth the investment. If you are a bit more further along, then this might be too elementary.
12 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Desk Reference 11 July 2008
By C. Pittman - Published on Amazon.com
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This is an awesome book, and worthy to be purchased by anyone, not just editors or writers. I have the book dog-eared, underlined, and stars placed next to a particular item of interest. There was a gob of new information, and some great hints as well. This is definitely a book to consider for part of your reference library.

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