An Invaluable Guide to Effective Writing. An indispensible tool for writing, this clever handbook will help students write just about anything--speeches, essays, grant applications, business letters, job applications and more. Each skill is illustrated with text excerpts from classic and contemporary sources--from charles Dickens to National Geographic. Clear explanations are followed by ample examples of good writing techniques and sample passages. Over 300 pages covering: Style, Good usage, Punctuation, capitalization, Spelling, Grammar, Essay writing, Persuasive writing, Business correspondence.