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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... sort of thoughtful people who will really work at improving their writing . ” It is for those Internal Revenue writers who will really work at improving their writing that this course was planned . VIII N ONE SENSE , the whole of human ...
... sort of thoughtful people who will really work at improving their writing . ” It is for those Internal Revenue writers who will really work at improving their writing that this course was planned . VIII N ONE SENSE , the whole of human ...
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... sort of fixed mass , we say that it is a “ style ” ; and if one writes without using the fetish phrases , he is ... sort of question which may arise and every sort of circumstance in which the material will be applied . This all means ...
... sort of fixed mass , we say that it is a “ style ” ; and if one writes without using the fetish phrases , he is ... sort of question which may arise and every sort of circumstance in which the material will be applied . This all means ...
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... sort so notably cultivated in Brooklyn . On the other hand , when well handled it may take a dull subject and make it seem interesting , an obscure subject and make it seem clear , an unpleasant subject and make it appear palatable ...
... sort so notably cultivated in Brooklyn . On the other hand , when well handled it may take a dull subject and make it seem interesting , an obscure subject and make it seem clear , an unpleasant subject and make it appear palatable ...
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... sort of letter ” —these characteristics of " apprentice " writing lie at the heart of the writing problem which we are trying to solve . For this reason , then , the sample sentences of these lessons , whether used to show qualities or ...
... sort of letter ” —these characteristics of " apprentice " writing lie at the heart of the writing problem which we are trying to solve . For this reason , then , the sample sentences of these lessons , whether used to show qualities or ...
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... sort will , frankly , be in very limited supply . It has to be , in a correspondence course ; but it will be provided to the fullest extent possible . The ideal , of course , is the old one : a student at one end of a log and a teacher ...
... sort will , frankly , be in very limited supply . It has to be , in a correspondence course ; but it will be provided to the fullest extent possible . The ideal , of course , is the old one : a student at one end of a log and a teacher ...
Palavras e frases frequentes
action adjective adverbs appears apply become beginning called cause clause clear clearly communication complete confusion conjunction consider consideration construction context coordinating correct course demands determine direct discussed effect elements entire exact example expository express fact function give Government grammar hand ideas illustrate important improvement infinitive issues jargon learned least less letter linking logical look loose material matter meaning mind modifiers nature noun once organization parallel perhaps periodic phrase possible practice present principles problem question reader reason relationship result rules sense sentence separate serve short simply sort sound specific statement structure style subordinate suggest syntax technical tell thing thought tion topic true units usually verb words writing 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.