marcus evans professional training Recommended reading

The following books are recommended by marcus evans professional trainers as further reading material beyond their respective course documentation. All titles are available to purchase online in association with amazon.co.uk

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WRITING SKILLS (5 Titles)

Business Writing (Orion Business Toolkit)


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Rupert Morris, Harriet Smith

Synopsis Everyone in business has to write, and this book offers a tool to do it successfully, avoiding corporate waffle and management speak. The text aims to provide all of the tools necessary for really effective written communication, whether it be letter-writing, report-writing, emails or intra-company memoranda. It aims to be accessible and entertaining, but above all, practical.


Economist


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'economist'

Synopsis This new, expanded eighth edition of the best-selling guide to style is based on The Economist's own house style manual, and is an invaluable companion for everyone who wants to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which The Economist is renowned. As the introduction says, 'clarity of writing usually follows clarity of thought.'THE STYLE GUIDE gives general advice on writing, points out common errors and cliches, offers guidance on consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations and capital letters, and contains an exhaustive range of reference material - covering everything from accountancy ratios and stock market indices to laws of nature and science.


Essential Managers: Writing Skills (Essential Managers)


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Synopsis Shows the reader how to create informative documents for every business occasion, from letters and reports to e-mail, direct mail and business plan. Simple checklists are included to enable you to identify different writing styles and choose the right words to get yor message across. Flow charts and diagrams explore different options for taking action and provide useful examples. The book is part of a series which offers bite-sized chunks of information to meet new challenges, improve efficiency and be successful.


Good Writing for Business


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Callis Sidney

Synopsis Based on 30 years of experience, this work teaches the use of good written English in a business environment. It covers: the secrets of good writing; how to gather and organize material; how to write clearly and concisely; how to present the material for best effect; how to personalize writing; how to plan and structure reports and letters, memos and e-mails; and how to avoid jargon and cliched writing. It should be particularly useful for those who do not have English as a first language.


Report Writing in a Week (In a Week Series)


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Katherine Heritage

Synopsis A guide through the process of report writing, from the initial research through to the final presentation. It covers layout and presentation; setting your objective; researching the information; organizing and structuring the report; and writing in a clear and straightforward style.