Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1978

“Don't Go like That”: A Guide to Correct Writing

Daniel McDonald

Abstract

Perhaps with tongue in cheek, the author gives sound advice on how to avoid some of the pitfalls of style, punctuation, and grammar. He suggests that the principles he gives will result in clearer and simpler writing.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1978-07-01
DOI
10.2190/5xrl-5f18-vv46-p3w3
Topics
voice and style

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