Everyday Grammar and Usage

How you write and speak English creates an impression every day—and it can make or break a career. Just as we know we must dress professionally for success, we must also communicate effectively for success! The Everyday Grammar and Usage Study Brief is a must-have companion to our English Grammar and Punctuation title and provides a useful collection of self-help information for all students and business professionals looking to improve their writing and speaking skills. This short, informative guide features a helpful, easy-to-follow chart that clarifies meanings of commonly confused words, plus a list of expert tips on frequently made sentence errors to avoid. A handy comparison of various style guides is included, as well as explanations of on-the-job style choices you should learn, the importance of bias-free language, and elements of email etiquette. You will learn about the difference between prescriptive and descriptive grammar and be able to benefit immediately by implementing many of the practical strategies for better business communication described here. Links to helpful online references and resources are recommended. Study Briefs are concise and visual academic outlines that help students and professionals master key concepts quickly and accurately. Don’t spend your valuable time researching on multiple websites, paging through books or investigating reference sources. Our experts have done the research for you! Compiled in one convenient guide, you will find up-to-date and reliable sources presented in a visual and easy to follow format for everyday use. Choose from our ever-growing library of need-to-know topics in the following subject categories: Business, Math, Reference, Science, Language, History and Technology!