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The elements of style / William Strunk, Jr.

By: Strunk, William, 1869-1946 [author.].
Publisher: New York, New York : Open Road Integrated Media, 2020Description: 1 online resource (50 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781504063050 (e-book).Subject(s): English language -- Style | English language -- Rhetoric | Report writing | Language artsGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 808.042 Online resources: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
Contents:
Intro Title Page Contents I. INTRODUCTORY II. ELEMENTARY RULES OF USAGE III. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION IV. A FEW MATTERS OF FORM V. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS COMMONLY MISUSED VI. SPELLING VII. EXERCISES ON CHAPTERS II AND III Copyright Page.
Summary: The original edition of the concise classic, with essential advice for aspiring writers like "omit needless words." With simple principles and helpful tips on usage and composition, as well as lists of common errors to avoid, The Elements of Style was first published during World War I by Cornell University professor William Strunk Jr. Originally intended for Cornell students, it would become widely renowned as a memorable short guide for those who want to write clear, correct, and effective prose. A staple in countless classrooms and a touchstone for generations, it is still relevant and useful a century later.
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Intro Title Page Contents I. INTRODUCTORY II. ELEMENTARY RULES OF USAGE III. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION IV. A FEW MATTERS OF FORM V. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS COMMONLY MISUSED VI. SPELLING VII. EXERCISES ON CHAPTERS II AND III Copyright Page.

The original edition of the concise classic, with essential advice for aspiring writers like "omit needless words." With simple principles and helpful tips on usage and composition, as well as lists of common errors to avoid, The Elements of Style was first published during World War I by Cornell University professor William Strunk Jr. Originally intended for Cornell students, it would become widely renowned as a memorable short guide for those who want to write clear, correct, and effective prose. A staple in countless classrooms and a touchstone for generations, it is still relevant and useful a century later.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.