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020			_a9781438006963 (Student Book)
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100			_aGeffner, Andrea B.
245			_aBusiness English : _bThe Writing Skills You Need for Today's Workplace / _cAndrea B. Geffner.
250			_a6th ed.
260			_aHauppage, NY : _bBarron's Educational Series Inc., _c2016.
300			_a365 p. : _bill. ; _c28 cm.
500			_aIncludes glossary, bibliographical reference and index.
505			_a"This updated edition provides clear, concise instruction on every form of business writing, from traditional business letters, reports, and memos to e-mail and other electronic communications. The author emphasizes that effective business English begins with mastering grammar and sentence structure and presents a brush-up review of grammar and correct English usage. She also advises on achieving an appropriate business style that conveys the writer's message succinctly without resorting to stilted, overly formal language or meaningless jargon. This book is perfect for the modern businessperson since it's been updated for today's web-based world. Includes excellent examples of model business letters, résumés, employment letters, interoffice memos and e-mail, new releases, and business reports. Additional features include exercises with answers and a glossary of business terms" (Book cover).
505			_aTABLE OF CONTENTS:
505			_aTable of Model Letters
505			_aPreface
505			_aPART ONE - GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE
505			_aChapter 1 – Identifying Verbs and Subjects _tRecognizing Verbs _tRecognizing Subjects _tPrincipal Parts of the Verb _tReview Exercises
505			_aChapter 2 – Sentence completers _tAdjectives _tAdverbs _tDirect Objects _tPredicate Nominatives and Adjectives _tReview Exercises
505			_aChapter 3 – The Sentence vs. Fragments vs. Run-Ons _tThe Basic Sentence _tMore Complicated Sentences _tThe Fragment _tStill More Complicated Sentences _tThe Run-On _tWords of Transition _tSummary _tReview Exercises
505			_aChapter 4 – Subject-Verb Agreement _tThe Natural S _tThe Noun S _tThe Possessive S _tThe Verb S _tReview Exercises
505			_aChapter 5 – Verb Forms _tTense Recognition _tTense Formation _tIrregular Verbs _tThe Future Tense _tTense Use _tPassive Voice _tReview Exercises
505			_aChapter 6 – Pronouns _tCase _tReference _tAgreement _t"Sexist" Pronouns _tReview Exercises
505			_aChapter 7 – Advanced Sentence Structure _tParallelism _tMisplaced Modifiers _tDangling Modifiers _tIndirect Discourse _tReview Exercises
505			_aChapter 8 – Mechanics _tPunctuation _tCapitalization _tAbbreviations _tNumbers _tReview Exercises
505			_aPART TWO – CORRESPONDENCE
505			_aChapter 9 – Business Style _tTone _tAttitude _tThe You Approach _tOrganization _tElectronic Mail _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 10 – Letter Format _tParts of a Business Letter _tArrangement Styles _tPunctuation Styles _tPostscripts _tSpecial Paragraphing _tThe Envelope _tFacsimiles _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 11 - Request Letters _tInquiries _tOrders _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 12 - Replies _tAcknowledgements _tFollow-Ups _tConfirmations _tRemittances _tOrder Acknowledgements _tStopgap Letters _tInquiry Replies _tReferrals _tRefusals _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 13 - Credit and Collection Letters _tCredit Letters _tCollection Letters _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 14 - Complaints, Claims and Adjustments _tComplaints _tClaims _tAdjustments _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 15 - Sales and Public Relations Letters _tSales Letters _tPublic Relations Letters _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 16 - Social Business Letters _tLetters of Congratulations _tLetters of Sympathy _tLetters of Appreciation _tInvitations _tAnnouncements _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 17 - Employment Correspondence _tThe Résumé _tRésumé Format _tLetters of Application _tFollow-up Letters _tLetters Declining a Job Offer _tLetters of Resignation _tLetters of Reference and Recommendation _tLetters of Introduction _tLetter Making a Job Offer _tLetters Rejecting a Job Applicant _tThe Internet, Social Media, and Your Job Hunt _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 18 - In-House Correspondence _tThe Interoffice Memorandum or E-Mail? _tMinutes _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 19 - News Releases _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aChapter 20 - Business Reports and Proposals _tReports _tProposals _tDiscussion Questions _tPractice
505			_aPART THREE - SOLUTIONS
505			_aHow to Handle the Job Interview
505			_aAnswers to Exercises in "Grammar and Sentence Structure"
505			_aIndex
521			_aIntended for business professionals in need of refining their English writing skills.
650			_aEnglish language _vBusiness English
650			_aEnglish language _vRhetoric
650			_aBusiness _vWriting
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