The quick reference plain English guide /
Martin Cutts.
- Oxford : Oxford UP, 1995.
- 165 p. ; 18 cm. + pbk.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-162) and index.
Writing shorter sentences ... or chopping up snakes -- Preferring plain words -- Writing tight -- Favouring the active voice -- Using vigorous verbs -- Using vertical lists -- Negative to positive -- Cross-references, cross readers -- Clearly non-sexist -- Sound starts and excellent endings -- Using good punctuation -- Seven writing myths explored and exploded -- Conquering grammaraphobia -- Planning effectively -- Using reader-centred structure -- Using alternatives to words, words, words -- Management of colleagues' writing -- Writing better instructions -- Lucid legal language -- Basics of clear layout.