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Kel Richards' pocket guide to clear English
Although spoken and written English is always changing, Kel Richards says there is one rule: good English is clear English. In this book, Kel gives a list of 100 tips to help you produce letters, emails, reports and assignments in clear, plain English.
118 pages
First published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Kel Richards
66 books20 followersKevin Barry "Kel" Richards (born 8 February 1946) is an Australian author, journalist and radio personality.
Richards has written a series of crime novels and thrillers for adult readers which includes The Case of the Vanishing Corpse, Death in Egypt and An Outbreak of Darkness.
Richards currently presents ABC NewsRadio's weekend afternoons, which includes regular Wordwatch segments. Wordwatch is a feature introduced by Richards. Initially developed as a "filler" program for the radio programs to allow time for changes of people or locations, it tapped into an interest by the listening public and several books have been produced based on the show's research. In November 2003 the thousandth episode of the show was produced.
Richards can also be heard on ABC Local Radio programs including Nightlife (national) and Evenings in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Richards has written a series of crime novels and thrillers for adult readers which includes The Case of the Vanishing Corpse, Death in Egypt and An Outbreak of Darkness.
Richards currently presents ABC NewsRadio's weekend afternoons, which includes regular Wordwatch segments. Wordwatch is a feature introduced by Richards. Initially developed as a "filler" program for the radio programs to allow time for changes of people or locations, it tapped into an interest by the listening public and several books have been produced based on the show's research. In November 2003 the thousandth episode of the show was produced.
Richards can also be heard on ABC Local Radio programs including Nightlife (national) and Evenings in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
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June 28, 2023
I love working in a library, I found this one working at a different campus. It jumped out at me as it is 10cm by 11cm, it's tiny and published by the ABC also piquing my interest.
A little book made up of 100 points to help with simple tips on writing. Keep it simple, edit edit edit, and do not overwrite! A good point for this reader.
This funny little book is meant to have an element of humour, to the 'Rhetorical Recruitment Officer': I have great pleasure in inviting you to become a member of the National Union of Pedants. Although we are a largely unsung and heralded organisation we do sterling work in protecting our glorious language from those who fail to appreciate it and who would, if we relaxed our vigilance for but a moment, maul it to pieces.
I always wonder about the comma rule before or after the 'and' ie. 'Tom, Dick and Harry'. This version was said to be more correct as 'many newspapers and magazines insist on it'. The author state they prefer the use of the comma after the 'and' so this is one place I disagree!
Those cute childhood ones that I know so well 'i before e except after c' bought back school memories. Lots of quick advice on word usage, simple grammar and other little random tips. An aged book, but a quick one.
I could take stock of point be reminded not to over use exclamation marks, this lessons the impact and may become annoying!
A little book made up of 100 points to help with simple tips on writing. Keep it simple, edit edit edit, and do not overwrite! A good point for this reader.
This funny little book is meant to have an element of humour, to the 'Rhetorical Recruitment Officer': I have great pleasure in inviting you to become a member of the National Union of Pedants. Although we are a largely unsung and heralded organisation we do sterling work in protecting our glorious language from those who fail to appreciate it and who would, if we relaxed our vigilance for but a moment, maul it to pieces.
I always wonder about the comma rule before or after the 'and' ie. 'Tom, Dick and Harry'. This version was said to be more correct as 'many newspapers and magazines insist on it'. The author state they prefer the use of the comma after the 'and' so this is one place I disagree!
Those cute childhood ones that I know so well 'i before e except after c' bought back school memories. Lots of quick advice on word usage, simple grammar and other little random tips. An aged book, but a quick one.
I could take stock of point be reminded not to over use exclamation marks, this lessons the impact and may become annoying!
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