On writing well.
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New York : HarperPerennial, c1976-.
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Journal
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volumes ; 21 cm
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Published
New York : HarperPerennial, c1976-.
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English

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1st ed.-
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1st. ed.- by William Zinsser.
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Explains how to apply the author's four principles of writing: clarity, simplicity, brevity, and humanity. Stresses the importance of reading one's writing aloud to hear how it sounds, and illustrates the difference between good and bad nouns and verbs.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Zinsser, W. (1976). On writing well . HarperPerennial.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Zinsser, William, 1922-2015. 1976. On Writing Well. New York: HarperPerennial.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Zinsser, William, 1922-2015. On Writing Well New York: HarperPerennial, 1976.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Zinsser, William. On Writing Well HarperPerennial, 1976.

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