
eBook - ePub
Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web
A Practical Guide for Librarians
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
The written word is our primary tool for communication – with colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, and users. Poor use of words can lead to misunderstandings and inefficiencies.
Writing effectively will help you be a stronger colleague, manager, and librarian.
In this book, you will learn how to:
Define your audience and your primary messagesSimplify your writing so that it is succinct and understandableStructure your written content so that it is most usable and accessible to your audienceApproach different forms of writing in a way that is most effective to getting your message acrossEstablish a voice and tone that reflects the identity of your organization and yourself as a professionalThe book covers writing for both print and Web-based publications and is aimed at all types of libraries.
Writing effectively will help you be a stronger colleague, manager, and librarian.
In this book, you will learn how to:
Define your audience and your primary messagesSimplify your writing so that it is succinct and understandableStructure your written content so that it is most usable and accessible to your audienceApproach different forms of writing in a way that is most effective to getting your message acrossEstablish a voice and tone that reflects the identity of your organization and yourself as a professionalThe book covers writing for both print and Web-based publications and is aimed at all types of libraries.
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Yes, you can access Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web by Rebecca Blakiston in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Languages & Linguistics & Library & Information Science. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Why Good Writing Matters
- Chapter 2: Knowing Your Readers
- Chapter 3: Defining Your Message and Purpose
- Chapter 4: Keeping It Simple
- Chapter 5: Using Authentic and Active Voice
- Chapter 6: Writing Titles and Headings
- Chapter 7: Using Lists and Tables
- Chapter 8: Writing Information and Instructions
- Chapter 9: Writing Forms
- Chapter 10: Writing for the Web
- Chapter 11: Writing for Emails and Other Messaging Systems
- Chapter 12: Implementing Voice and Tone
- Chapter 13: Formatting Your Content
- Chapter 14: Refining Your Process
- About the Author