Effective Revenue Writing, 2: An Advanced Course Designed to Help Experienced Writers and Reviewers Diagnose and Cure Writing WeaknessesU. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, 1962 - 198 páginas |
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... look- ing stern and impressively pedagogical ! ) After a hard day's work — or perhaps in the midst of it - you must try to bring to your study real con- centration and application . For , in the last analysis , no one can do any- thing ...
... look- ing stern and impressively pedagogical ! ) After a hard day's work — or perhaps in the midst of it - you must try to bring to your study real con- centration and application . For , in the last analysis , no one can do any- thing ...
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... , " and that distinction as it relates to effective writing we shall have to look into rather closely in one of the lessons to follow . Essential Ingredients of a Writing Course We have said that 6 Effective Revenue Writing 2.
... , " and that distinction as it relates to effective writing we shall have to look into rather closely in one of the lessons to follow . Essential Ingredients of a Writing Course We have said that 6 Effective Revenue Writing 2.
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... look up " bad writing " and get a diagnosis as easily as they can look up the definition of a word . Unfortunately there is no short cut , and a great deal of time can be wasted in hunting for one . Some degree of patience at the ...
... look up " bad writing " and get a diagnosis as easily as they can look up the definition of a word . Unfortunately there is no short cut , and a great deal of time can be wasted in hunting for one . Some degree of patience at the ...
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... look back over your previous writing , noting what sort of sentences you tend to write , how you handle the various constructions , what linkage you use , etc. , until you have a pretty objective estimate of your own style . The ...
... look back over your previous writing , noting what sort of sentences you tend to write , how you handle the various constructions , what linkage you use , etc. , until you have a pretty objective estimate of your own style . The ...
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... Let us , therefore , look more closely at this basic skill , writing , which is working so poorly for us . The Nature of Writing Writing is a substitute for something 13 Nature and Function of Written Communication____.
... Let us , therefore , look more closely at this basic skill , writing , which is working so poorly for us . The Nature of Writing Writing is a substitute for something 13 Nature and Function of Written Communication____.
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abstract action adjective adverbs appears basic beginning clear thinking clearly comma communication complete confusion conjunctive adverbs construction context coordinating conjunctions course discussed effective writing elements employee entire exact example expository writing express fact finite verb following sentence Government writing grammar ideas important independent clauses infinitive jargon Jonathan Swift letter linkage linking logical loose sentence matter meaning ment Mimeographing machines mind modifiers nature noun obscure obvious organization paragraph parallel participial phrase participle passive voice perhaps periodic sentences practice predicate prepositional principles problem pronoun punctuation purpose question reader's need real subject relationship revision rules sense sentence elements separate sequence simply sort specific words split infinitive statement structure style stylistic subject and verb subordinate subordinate clause substantive suggest syntactical syntax technical tell the reader tence thing thought tion topic true units usually verbal violates written
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Página 121 - Is not a Patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help ? The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind ; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary and cannot impart it ; till I am known, and do not want it.
Página 120 - I have been lately informed by the proprietor of ' The World,' that two papers, in which my ' Dictionary ' is recommended to the public, were written by your lordship. To be so distinguished, is an honour, which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge. " When, upon some slight encouragement, I first visited your lordship, I was overpowered, like the rest of mankind, by the enchantment of your address, and could not...
Página 172 - I am convinced more and more day by day that fine writing is next to fine doing, the top thing in the world, the Paradise Lost becomes a greater wonder.
Página 120 - I have been pushing on my work though through difficulties, of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it, at last, to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance, one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour.
Página 172 - Where there is much desire to learn, there of necessity will be much arguing, much writing, many opinions ; for opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making.
Página 121 - I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should consider me as owing that to a patron which Providence has enabled me to do for myself. Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any...
Página 121 - Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favourer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less; for I have been long wakened from that dream of hope, in which I once boasted myself with so much exultation, My Lord, Your Lordship's most humble Most obedient servant, SAM. JOHNSON.
Página 121 - Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a patron before. The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him a native of the rocks. Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and, when he has reached ground, encumbers him with help? The notice which you have been pleased to take of...
Página 89 - Proud Prelate, — You know what you were before I made you what you are now. If you do not immediately comply with my request. I will unfrock you, by God.
Página 74 - ... new imagery ceases to be created, and old words are perverted to stand for things which are not; a paper currency is employed, when there is no bullion in the vaults.