TY - BOOK AU - Strunk,William TI - The elements of style SN - 9781504063050 (e-book) U1 - 808.042 23 PY - 2020/// CY - New York, New York PB - Open Road Integrated Media KW - English language KW - Style KW - Rhetoric KW - Report writing KW - Language arts KW - Electronic books N1 - 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 N2 - 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 UR - https://ezproxy.taylors.edu.my/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/taylors/detail.action?docID=6185313 ER -