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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... reasons , of course , one being sheer habit . We have got used to letters which are unclear , pamphlets which are models of obscurantist prose , and books which do everything except illuminate their subject . Even worse , we have not ...
... reasons , of course , one being sheer habit . We have got used to letters which are unclear , pamphlets which are models of obscurantist prose , and books which do everything except illuminate their subject . Even worse , we have not ...
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... reasons why we accept bad writing without com- plaint . There is also the reason which lies in the nature of writing itself . Verbal communication , whether written or oral , is in one sense unnatural . It is a learned skill , and a ...
... reasons why we accept bad writing without com- plaint . There is also the reason which lies in the nature of writing itself . Verbal communication , whether written or oral , is in one sense unnatural . It is a learned skill , and a ...
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... reasons why dead , indirect , static jargon has gotten so popular is that it says the same thing in the same way every time . No one has to undertake the anguish of making up a new sentence for every thought - just use the old one ...
... reasons why dead , indirect , static jargon has gotten so popular is that it says the same thing in the same way every time . No one has to undertake the anguish of making up a new sentence for every thought - just use the old one ...
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... reason , then , the sample sentences of these lessons , whether used to show qualities or deficiencies , are not intended to be definitive but merely illustrative . This is particularly true of the " revised " or " good " versions ...
... reason , then , the sample sentences of these lessons , whether used to show qualities or deficiencies , are not intended to be definitive but merely illustrative . This is particularly true of the " revised " or " good " versions ...
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... reasons we are hired ; it is the reason . True , if we had no ideas to express we would be viewed with some concern by our superiors ; but the sad fact is that an undeterminable but vast number of people have far better ideas than ...
... reasons we are hired ; it is the reason . True , if we had no ideas to express we would be viewed with some concern by our superiors ; but the sad fact is that an undeterminable but vast number of people have far better ideas than ...
Palavras e frases frequentes
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.