Oxford Guide to Plain English

• Revised edition of this essential writing tool for the office and home
• New material includes advice on writing effectively for the web and proofreading
• Helpfully split into a series of short guidelines dealing with a wide range of issues surrounding good writing, including using the active voice, correct punctuation, effective planning for writing, proofreading, and clear organization
• Clear and lively layout makes the guide easy to use

New to this edition

• Adds four new guidelines: writing for the web, proofreading, writing 'easy English' (i.e. very basic text for people with learning difficulties), and the use/abuse of readability tests
• Format of the book increased in size to aid readability

Readership: Anyone needing quick tips and authoritative help to make their English clearer and more effective in written documents.

Martin Cutts, Plain Language Commission

Review(s) from previous edition

"'An excellent book ... indispensable to anyone compiling a style guide ... The multitude of real-life examples demonstrating the practices described make the book equally useful to experienced writers checking specific points and to novices needing broader guidance.' - Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC) magazine, Sept 2008