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Oxford Guide to Plain English (Paperback)

by Martin Cutts (Author)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford; 3 edition (27 Aug 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0199558507
  • ISBN-13: 978-0199558506
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,753 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Plain English is an essential tool for effective communication. Information transmitted in letters, documents, reports, contracts, and forms is clearer and more understandable when presented in straightforward terms. The Oxford Guide to Plain English provides authoritative guidance on how to write plain English using easy-to-follow guidelines which cover straightforward language, sentence length, active and passive verbs, punctuation, grammar, planning, and good organization. This handy guide will be invaluable to writers of all levels. It provides essential guidelines that will allow readers to develop their writing style, grammar, and punctuation. The book also offers help in understanding official jargon and legalese giving the plain English alternatives. This guide gives hundreds of real examples and shows 'before and after' versions of texts of different kinds which will help readers to look critically at their own writing. It is organized in 25 short chapters, which each cover a different aspect of writing. Clearly laid out and easy to use, the Oxford Guide to Plain English is the best guide to writing clear and helpful documents.

About the Author

Martin Cutts is a writer, editor, and teacher. He founded the Plain English Campaign in 1979, and in 1994 he established the Plain Language Commission. He is a leading voice in the international plain language movement. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on general writing skills, 27 May 2006
I have been running writing courses for over a decade and have looked through many books on clear writing. Overall, I think this is the most helpful. I recommend it to attendees.

It even has a section on how to manage colleagues' writing. Many people who come on a writing course want their boss to attend too; to learn the real 'rules'!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very instructive, and funny., 5 July 2008
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The book is clear and concise. I learnt a lot, and the content is clearly applicable to more than English. But probably the crowning touch is that Mr. Cutts managed to write a book that is quite funny to read. Anybody having to write occasionally should have a copy.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars easily the best handy grammar guide, 25 May 2009
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I bought copies for my daughters who both use them at work and swear by this very handy and accessible guide. As an English teacher, I have a shelf full of grammar books and dictionaries but was so impressed I bought one for myself too. I am recommending it to all my students. 'The Plain Words' is still my 'Bible' though!
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4.0 out of 5 stars keep it simple
If you're interested in cutting through business jargon and keeping your writing simple, you'll find it interesting; a little over-elaborate in places but insightful nonetheless... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
I write for a living, so am well-versed in plain English. I bought this book as a bit of light reading, but it's actually really useful. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and helpful - and easy to read
I read it while writing my bachelor thesis, and thanks to it I could improve its readability and clarity a lot. It's an easy and fun read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book
Great little book - not too long to read, and then there is a useful summary of Guidelines at beginning as a quick reference.
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5.0 out of 5 stars precise and straight to the point
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