Successful Writing at Work

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Learn how to plan, draft, revise, format and produce professional documents and graphics in today's global workplace with Kolin's SUCCESSFUL WRITING AT WORK, 12E. This inviting, easy-to-read approach provides detailed writing guidelines using numerous real examples. Revisions ensure a diverse and inclusive approach to writing, while new coverage examines the impact of COVID-19 on workplace communication and highlights social media and audience analysis. This edition begins by discussing the writing process and collaboration, whether it's in-person or remote. You then examine basic business communication, including resumes and other job search materials. You learn to conduct research and document sources using the latest MLA or APA guidelines. You also master advanced tasks, such as preparing visuals, websites, proposals and presentations. Each assignment strengthens your abilities to solve problems and select the best communication technologies to further your goals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-03-28
Mått215 x 25 x 274 mm
Vikt1 250 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor752
Upplaga12
FörlagCengage Learning
ISBN9780357656471

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Philip C. Kolin is the University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of English at the University of Southern Mississippi, where for 40 years he has taught courses in composition, business and technical writing, literature and research methods. He has extensive experience as an editor of several scholarly journals, including the Southern Quarterly, which he edited for nearly a decade. He is also co-founder of STUDIES IN AMERICAN DRAMA (1945–PRESENT). He received the Conference of Learned Journals award for the best new journal. In addition, he was named Southern Mississippi's first Distinguished Professor in the Humanities. Dr. Kolin has published almost 40 books and 250 scholarly articles covering a variety of subjects, including writing, drama, linguistics and popular culture. He also has written an award-winning book on professional writing for nurses as well as articles on writing for lawyers and other professionals. Dr. Kolin is a poet who has published 12 collections of his poetry and co-edited three volumes of eco-poetry on Katrina, the Mississippi River and the moon. Over the years, he has conducted workshops on technical business writing, the publication process and managing professional communications. He received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

1. Getting Started: Writing and Your Career.2. The Writing Process at Work.3. Collaborative Writing and Meetings in the Workplace.4. E-Communications at Work: Email, Blogs, Messaging, and Social Media.5. Writing Letters: Basics for Communicating with Audiences Worldwide.6. Types of Business Letters and Memos.7. How to Get a Job: Searches, Networking, Dossiers, Portfolios/Webfolios, Resumes, Transitioning to a Civilian Job, Letters, and Interviews.8. Doing Research, Evaluating Sources, and Preparing Documentation in the Workplace.9. Summarizing Information at Work.10. Creating Clear Visuals.11. Designing Successful Documents and Websites.12. Writing Instructions and Procedures.13. Writing Winning Proposals.14. Writing Effective Short Reports.15. Writing Careful Long Reports.16. Making Successful Presentations at Work.Appendix. A Writer's Brief Guide to Paragraphs, Sentences, and Words.