2nd Edition
Renovating Your Writing Shaping Ideas and Arguments into Clear, Concise, and Compelling Messages
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PART I Strategies, Tactics, and Tips
Chapter 1 Constructing Sentences
Chapter 2 Constructing Paragraphs and Pages
Chapter 3 Fortifying Sentences, Paragraphs, and Pages
Chapter 4 Adding the Finishing Touches
PART II ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Chapter 5 Rating Your Readability
Chapter 6 Learning to Write Cogently
About the Author
Biography
Richard Kallan chairs the Communication Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has taught writing at several colleges, including the University of Southern California (USC Marshall School of Business) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (Writing Program). Over the years, he has instructed courses spanning four disciplines: communication studies, journalism, English, and business.
"Without a doubt, this is the best book for improving one’s writing. Dr. Kallan focuses on big picture strategies and tactics while also providing methods and tips for composing sentences and paragraphs. Throughout the book, Dr. Kallan gives specific examples of what makes writing good and what makes writing bad. This book should be required reading for all. "
-Tina McCorkindale, CEO, Institute for Public Relations
