- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press; New edition edition (8 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0192801090
- ISBN-13: 978-0192801098
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 897,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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We're living in a technological age, with septuagenarians on the net, students glued to mobiles, five-year olds able to programme the class video more effectively than their teacher and communication by fax and e-mail ubiquitous, a fact which John Seely has taken into account in The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking.
Seely's book is intensely practical, concerned with the effective use of speech and writing in day-to-day business and academic life. Not only does Seely cover everything from the best way to write a job application to giving a presentation or chairing a meeting, but he also embraces modern technology, including in his opening section, Communicating in Everyday Life, simple guidelines for setting out faxes and e-mails. Rather than lamenting the widespread use of technology, Seely celebrates it, seeing in e-mails a return to the ancient tradition of communication by letter--it's just that ISDN lines and modems are faster than a runner and wax tablet, coach and horses or postman and bike.
His chapters on the English language, its development, grammar, vocabulary and spelling are a very handy reference source for A/S and A2 Level (the old A Level) English Language students--and their teachers! And, for those students beyond A2 Level, grappling with unwieldy arts dissertations or a plethora of lab results, Seely offers practical advice on how to go about planning, researching, writing, drafting and revising reports, papers and essays. There is no longer any excuse for not meeting a coursework or business report deadline. --Amanda Cameron
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The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. In the first section on communicating in everyday life, chapters cover everything from writing email and faxes to giving presentations and preparing reports. John Seely also offers guidance on understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. With guidelines and exercises, this book will help you to tailor your message and language accordingly. A section on the English language gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. A final section examines the process of writing itself, including planning and research, drafting, and using technology. The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking is designed to be practical and user-friendly, with boxed exercises, guidelines, and examples. A glossary and index make the volume easy to use and simple to navigate. This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a well laid out reference guide; it takes you through the main methods of communication used in the modern world and explains how best to structure your words to ensure you get your point across.
The vast majority of the points in this book are common sense, however, I can see this being very useful for:
1) a teenager looking to expand from school essays to university projects and beyond;
2) someone wanting to dip into the various sections and pick up reminders and tips; and,
3) those looking to generally improve their communication skills.
The chapters contain clear examples and also "bullet point summaries" - very helpful.
You may find yourself disagreeing with Mr Seely in places, I certainly did, however that does not detract from the usefulness of this guide. I have found a place for this next to the dictionary - words alone are not that useful, you need to use them properly and with purpose and that is where this guide comes in handy.
Four stars - one down because I do disagree on several points (but that is just me and my style of writing!)
The vast majority of the points in this book are common sense, however, I can see this being very useful for:
1) a teenager looking to expand from school essays to university projects and beyond;
2) someone wanting to dip into the various sections and pick up reminders and tips; and,
3) those looking to generally improve their communication skills.
The chapters contain clear examples and also "bullet point summaries" - very helpful.
You may find yourself disagreeing with Mr Seely in places, I certainly did, however that does not detract from the usefulness of this guide. I have found a place for this next to the dictionary - words alone are not that useful, you need to use them properly and with purpose and that is where this guide comes in handy.
Four stars - one down because I do disagree on several points (but that is just me and my style of writing!)
45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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This book crams a lot into its relatively few pages by focusing on key concepts and following its own advice on presentation.
It covers a range of needs from CVs, email and letters to presentations (my interest area).
I found the whole approach on narrative style vs. others; reasons why we communicate and the easy guide to structuring material. As one who is involved in training this has added a lot to my repertoire of material.
It covers a range of needs from CVs, email and letters to presentations (my interest area).
I found the whole approach on narrative style vs. others; reasons why we communicate and the easy guide to structuring material. As one who is involved in training this has added a lot to my repertoire of material.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I belong to a writing circle, and I was struggling with my grammar and punctuation until I bought this book. I was confused when using certain words, to which context they belonged
It is well written and easy to understand. The book is well designed. The texture of the paper is pleasant an bright. Th print size is readable not to small, this is important to me, as I am a Senior citizen and my eye site is not as good as it should be. I congratulate the Author for the success in writing it .
It is well written and easy to understand. The book is well designed. The texture of the paper is pleasant an bright. Th print size is readable not to small, this is important to me, as I am a Senior citizen and my eye site is not as good as it should be. I congratulate the Author for the success in writing it .
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An excellent publication looking at communication in all settings and aspects in writing and speaking. It is concise and makes use of simple diagrams where these will save words. Read more
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This was on offer when I bought the dictionary, theasarus and grammar books. Thought I would be useful for son now he's in a grammar school as well as help to sharpen my... Read more
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Must have if you are not that confident in your English sometimes. I found it very useful; gives clear explanations, good examples. Read more
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