Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 8/E
Joseph M. Williams, University of Chicago

ISBN-10: 0321288319
ISBN-13: 9780321288318

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 288 pp
Status: Out of Print

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Engaging and direct, Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace is the guidebook for anyone who wants to write well.  

Williams’ own clear, accessible style models the kind of writing that audiences–both in college and after–will admire. The principles offered here help writers understand what readers expect and encourage writers to revise to meet those expectations more effectively.   This book is all you need to understand the principles of effective writing.

  • Clear, accessible prose provides model for good writing in any context.
  • “Here’s the Point” summaries provide quick and easy reviews of important material, and exercises throughout encourage readers to work and learn with others.  
  • Lesson Ten offers unique guidance on the ethics of prose and discussing complex language issues in a clear, understandable style.
  • Contemporary examples and exercises are relevant to student concerns.
  • A wealth of epigrams provide witty support for the ten lessons.

  • A new three-part structure ( Understanding, Diagnosis and Revision,   Summing Up) makes lessons easier to navigate.
  • New examples are featured in Lessons Five and Six.  
  • New Epilogue (Epilogue 2) focuses on strategies to motivate readers to read attentively.   A rewritten Epilogue 1 focuses on creating coherence in paragraphs, sections, and whole documents.

Preface.

 

I. STYLE AS CHOICE.

Lesson One: Understanding Style.

               

Lesson Two: Correctness.

II. CLARITY.

Lesson Three: Actions.

 

Lesson Four: Characters.

 

Lesson Five: Cohesion and Coherence.

 

Lesson Six: Emphasis.

III. GRACE.

Lesson Seven: Concision.

 

Lesson Eight: Shape.

 

Lesson Nine: Elegance.

IV. ETHICS.

Lesson Ten: The Ethics of Prose.

Epilogue 1: From Clarity to Coherence.

 

Epilogue 2: Motivating Readers.

 

Appendix: Punctuation.

 

Glossary.

 

Suggested Answers.

 

Index.

    Engaging and direct, Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace is the guidebook for anyone who wants to write well.

     

    Williams’ own clear, accessible style models the kind of writing that audiences—both in college and after—will admire. The principles offered here help writers understand what readers expect and encourage writers to revise to meet those expectations more effectively.   This book is all you need to understand the principles of effective writing.

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    Williams
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    ISBN-10: 0321330846 | ISBN-13: 9780321330840


  • Instructor's Manual, 8/E
    Williams
    © 2005 | Longman | Paper; 68 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321290976 | ISBN-13: 9780321290977

    Instructor's Manual, 8/E
    Williams
    © 2005 | Longman | Paper;68 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321290976 | ISBN-13: 9780321290977

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