Guide to Naval Writing

Blue & Gold Professional Library

by Robert Shenk

Based on interviews with hundreds of naval professionals, this handbook is devoted to the specific needs of the naval services. It covers aspects of writing assignments required by Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Entire chapters are given over to the most common types of documents. Format guides are offered, along with completed examples, together with information on audience, purpose, organization, style, drafting and revising. The book provides a ready reference on punctuation, treatment of numbers, capitalization, standard abbreviations, acronyms, and non-sexist language - as used in the naval service. Advice on how to quickly and effectively edit documents are also included. This comprehensive guide would be of use to anyone connected with the Navy and Marine Corps, civil servants, senior enlisted personnel as well as officers.

Genres: Reference, Naval History, Writing

Paperback

First published December 1, 1990

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a really useful compilation of materials from many sources in the Navy (and USCG) that aid in the drafting of the standard written communications in the service. A lot of these directives and manuals are spread out all over. This brings them all together in one place.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on Naval writing I've ever come across. Will be on my desk for years to come.