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Effective Writing, 8/E
Claire B. May
Gordon S. May

ISBN-10: 0136029086
ISBN-13: 9780136029083

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 288 pp
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For Accounting, Business Communication, and Technical Writing courses.

 

This book is written for the accountant who wants to sharpen their communication and critical thinking skills in order to be more effective in the workplace.

For Accounting, Business Communication, and Technical Writing courses.

 

This book is written for the accountant who wants to sharpen their communication and critical thinking skills in order to be more effective in the workplace.

 

Writing and Their Career

 

This text can guide students through all stages of the writing process, providing examples of specific tools that will help them begin a successful career.  Part III titled “Writing and Your Career,” will assist students with:

 

  • Writing essay examinations
  • Creating resumes and letters of application
  • Writing for publication

 

Accountants In Practice

 

In addition to covering basic principles, this book contains useful information to refine basic writing skills that students will use in their professional careers on a daily basis.  Some examples include:

 

  • Creating letters, memo reports, and other formats used by accountants in practice
  • A NEW Chapter 15 discusses the preparation of an oral presentation, teaching students how to analyze an audience and deliver messages effectively
  • The discussion of communicating via email is also covered and expanded in Chapter 10

 

Ethics in the Workplace

 

New for this edition of Effective Writingare sections on the ethics of communication meant for guiding students through the reasoning behind solving ethical dilemmas in the workplace.

 

·        Chapter 1 — Introduces students to ethical issues related to accounting communication

·        Chapter 7 -  Shows them how to use critical thinking skills to resolve ethical dilemmas

 

OTHER TOPICS OF DISTINCTION

 

Reinforcing Key Concepts

 

Many new and revised assignments are covered in this edition to reinforce key concepts.  Most chapters include topics for writing and speaking assignments concerned with accounting concepts and situations.

 

Updated Instructor’s Manual

 

The Instructors Manual  contains answers to many exercises available throughout the text and includes suggestions on ways to improve the communication skills of accounting students.

Writing and Their Career

 

This text can guide students through all stages of the writing process, providing examples of specific tools that will help them begin a successful career.  Part III titled “Writing and Your Career,” will assist students with:

 

  • Writing essay examinations
  • Creating resumes and letters of application
  • Writing for publication

 

Accountants In Practice

 

In addition to covering basic principles, this book contains useful information to refine basic writing skills that students will use in their professional careers on a daily basis.  Some examples include:

 

  • Creating letters, memo reports, and other formats used by accountants in practice
  • A NEW Chapter 15 discusses the preparation of an oral presentation, teaching students how to analyze an audience and deliver messages effectively
  • The discussion of communicating via email is also covered and expanded in Chapter 10

 

Reinforcing Key Concepts

 

Many new and revised assignments are covered in this edition to reinforce key concepts.  Most chapters include topics for writing and speaking assignments concerned with accounting concepts and situations.

 

Ethics in the Workplace

 

New for this edition of Effective Writingare sections on the ethics of communication meant for guiding students through the reasoning behind solving ethical dilemmas in the workplace.

 

·        Chapter 1 — Introduces students to ethical issues related to accounting communication

·        Chapter 7 - Shows them how to use critical thinking skills to resolve ethical dilemmas

Chapter 1: Accountants as Communicators

Chapter 2: The Writing Process: An Overview

Chapter 3: The Flow of Thought: Organizing for Coherence

Chapter 4: A Sense of Style:  Writing with Conciseness and Clarity

Chapter 5: Standard English:  Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

Chapter 6: Format for Clarity: Document Design

Chapter 7: Critical Thinking

Chapter 8: Accounting Research

Chapter 9: Letters

Chapter 10: Memos and E-mail

Chapter 11: Reports

Chapter 12: Writing Essay Exams: Academic Courses and Professional Certification Exams

Chapter 13: Writing for Employment: Résumés and Letters

Chapter 14: Writing for Publication

Chapter 15: Oral Presentations

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For Principles of Accounting I and II


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