Writing that Works: Communicating Effectively on the Job

by Walter E. Oliu, Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred

Combining clear advice on the writing process and almost 250 model documents from real workplace settings, Writing That Works sets the standard for business writing books. It reflects today’s electronic workflow, addresses the most current types of business documents, in print and online, and provides practical, informative guidelines on designing documents, considering audience and purpose, and using digital technology in the workplace. The free companion Web site supports and expands upon the information in every chapter and offers tutorials, additional model documents, expanded Digital Tips, and much more.

736 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2010

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book featured many helpful strategies and templates for professional writing. I used it for my technical writing class and I enjoyed reading it. The writing templates were carefully thought-out and provided detailed explanations. Their example pages were also very handy and I often referred to my book when I was completing my own assignments for the class. The book had an easy to use format and still felt like it was packing a lot of information in each chapter without being overburdening. The page layout was engaging too. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their writing in the workplace.

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[Constance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook for English 100 - Composition, Professional, Technical, Vocational. I am teaching this class Winter 2015.

This is an excellent sourcebook for people wishing to improve workplace writing skills. It features how-to sections and sample documents for different types of business communications (from various styles of letters, memos, resumes, powerpoints, instructions, meeting agendas, brochures, etc.), as well as chapters on pre-writing, organizing, assessing audience and purpose, and researching. This is the sort of textbook that is not only useful for students, but might potentially be used as an office and job resource for years after graduation.

[Leia Dolphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, practical examples.