Lauren Kessler

Duncan McDonald

Offering solutions for today's cross-platform, multi-media writing environment, Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, 9e is praised by students and instructors alike for its straightforward presentation of grammar and writing guidelines. This versatile handbook is an excellent resource for beginning students as well as seasoned media writers. It delivers concise, clear explanations and examples, as well as quick and accurate answers to common grammar and usage questions. Its unique “from writer to writer” perspective guides readers step by step through the writing process. The Ninth Edition's emphasis on the importance of language skills helps students quickly learn to create effective prose. Its simplified rules appeal to readers from a variety of backgrounds, while engaging new boxed features reinforce key concepts. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

When Words Collide

The Nez Perce War of 1877

In Pursuit of the Nez Perces

Words have impact. Thousands of journalists and would-be journalists used the first edition of this guide to make their words collide in a creative burst of energy. Now you, too, can use this new edition to become a master wordsmith -- one who writes correctly, concisely and with flair. In "When Words Collide: A Journalist's Guide to Grammar and Style" you'll find complete guides to: grammar; punctuation; word usage; journalistic style; plus, a new spelling guide! -- From publisher's description.

A Journalist's Guide to Grammar and Style

Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE is praised by students and professors alike for its straightforward and clear-almost conversational-presentation of grammar. This versatile grammar and usage handbook works for both beginning and continuing media writers, providing concise, clear explanations and examples, as well as quick and accurate answers to grammar or usage questions. The unique 'from writer to writer' perspective engages students and guides them firsthand through the writing process. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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