JKM Library: Professional Writing: Books

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Online Books

Good with Words: Writing and Editing by Patrick Barry
If your success at work or in school depends on your ability to communicate persuasively in writing, you’ll want to read Good with Words. This book brings together a collection of concepts, exercises, and examples that have also helped improve the advocacy skills of people pursuing careers in many other fields—from marketing, to management, to medicine.
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Books in the JKM Library

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Specific Reference Books at JKM

Here are some titles to get you started with your research and writing! This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please search our catalog, our databases, and ask a librarian for assistance to find more excellent resources.

Relevant eBooks

Below is a list of just some of our available eBooks. Search our eBook collections, our All Resources tab, or the Search for eJournal Titles button on the library homepage.

Developing and Assessing Academic and Professional Writing Skills
edited by Imke Neumann and Susanne Göpferich
Professional Communication Skills for Business Studies: Writing Successful Essays
by Jim Donohue
Professional Writing Skills: Five Simple Steps to Write Anything to Anyone
by Natasha Terk. This book helps you write any kind of business document to present your readers with information or persuade them to take action. You'll learn processes to plan your message, to keep your writing clear and concise, and to save time and get better results with your work email.
Successful grant writing: strategies for health and human service professionals
by Laura Gitlin and Kevin Lyons
Technical Writing, Presentational Skills, and Online Communication: Professional Tools and Insights
by Raymond Greenlaw
Writing Philosophy: A Guide to Professional Writing and Publishing
by Richard A. Watson.

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