Swain, John W.,  1948- <br/><br/>
Effective writing in the public sector 
John W. Swain and Kathleen Dolan Swain 
 - xiii, 207 p. :  ill. ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>pt. 1. The basic components: Essential preliminary steps to effective writing --  The mechanics of writing: a refresher course on the basic rules of English --  Polishing your writing: special writing problems in the public sector --  Proofreading --  pt. 2. Basic forms of writing in the public sector: public audiences: Memos and letters --  E-mail --  Media releases and public service announcements --  pt. 3. Basic forms of writing in the public sector: internal and technical audiences: Formal reports --  Proposals: an overview --  Grant proposals --  Budget justifications --  Rules. 
<br/><br/> Intended for both students and practitioners in public administration who want to communicate more effectively with a variety of audiences, this book offers clear, easy-to-understand guidelines on how to write more clearly, concisely, and coherently, as well as correctly. It covers the basics of good English and applies those basics to general forms (such as memos, letters, and e-mails) and more specific forms (such as newsletters, proposals, budget justifications, and rules) used in the public sector. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780765641502 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013049798 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Government report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Authorship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Communication in public administration--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Authorship<br/>Government report writing
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JF1525.R46  / S83 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>808.06/6351