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The Business Writer's Companion 5th Edition

by Gerald J. Alred (Author), Charles T. Brusaw (Author), Walter E. Oliu (Author)
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More than just a guide, The Business Writer's Companion places writing in a real-world context with quick access to hundreds of business writing topics and more than sixty sample documents illustrating the most common types of business writing. Its dedicated author team -- with decades of combined academic and professional experience -- has created a comprehensive reference tool for students and professionals alike. Always anticipating the needs of today's business writers, the fifth edition includes expanded coverage of ethics in writing, audience, and context and reflects the impact that technology has had on workplace communication. An integrated companion Web site works together with the text to offer expanded online resources with the same clarity of instruction.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0312461895
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0312461898
  3. Edition
    5th
  4. Publisher
    Bedford/St. Martin's
  5. Publication date
    November 26, 2007
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.84 x 0.67 x 8.56 inches
  8. Print length
    464 pages
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"The Business Writer's Companion is the most useful, concise, to-the-point, and comprehensive book that I have seen in more than twenty years of college teaching."

-- Timothy C. Miller, Millersville University

About the Author

GERALD J. ALRED is professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he teaches courses in professional writing and directs the Graduate Certificate Program in International Technical Communication. He received the 2004 Jay R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching Technical Communication from the Society for Technical Communication.

CHARLES T. BRUSAW is a business-writing consultant for corporations worldwide. He worked for twenty years as a technical writer for the NCR Corporation and has also worked in advertising, public relations, and curriculum development.

WALTER E. OLIU until recently served as Chief of the Publishing Services Branch at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He is a communications consultant in the Washington, D.C. area and has taught at Miami University of Ohio, Slippery Rock State University, and Montgomery College.

All three are co-authors of The Business Writer's Handbook, Eighth Edition; the Handbook of Technical Writing, Eighth Edition; The Technical Writer's Companion; and Writing That Works, Ninth Edition.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bedford/St. Martin's; 5th edition (November 26, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Spiral-bound ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312461895
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312461898
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.84 x 0.67 x 8.56 inches
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animatics324
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2010
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I'm currently taking a business writing class that required me to buy this book - initially I thought that it would just be another waste of the precious little money I have as a college student - and that I would be selling it back after I finish my class, but I was wrong.

I looked through the book and quickly discovered that it's much more than just your standard textbook... it has very important information useful for anyone in the business world, but also for someone just looking for a part-time job. Its resume and job letter sections are particularly great, as well as its writing techniques chapter.

All in all, I will definitely be keeping this book handy for years to come - definitely well worth the money!
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Perfect condition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great manual
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2009
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Very thorough explanation of how to write your resume other important business tips. Great information.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2009
I wasn't expecting to get my book until the latest shipping date, but I was pleasantly surprised when it showed up on my doorstep on the first date shown. Perfect condition, no problems at all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great reference
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 1999
I recommend this short reference book to all my MBA students--a desk reference they can keep.
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