Almost 250 annotated sample documents and visuals model successful workplace writing. Helpful annotations on real-world correspondence, proposals, presentations, formal reports, and resumes illustrate the characteristics of each document type.
Consistent focus on the key rhetorical concepts that make writing work. Emphasizing audience and purpose and guiding students through planning, organizing, drafting, and revision, Part 1 of the book lays the foundation for clear, effective writing habits.
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