McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders

More essential than a red pencil, this is the one tool you can't go without Whether you're a manager, an administrative assistant, a student, or a webmaster, at some point on the job you'll also need to become editor, writer, and proofreader. And no matter what you read or write--business reports, term papers, even the simplest e-mail memos­­it has to be free of errors before it leaves your hands. With this all-in-one guide at your side, you can be sure that every sentence is written the right way. For crafting perfect documents, this essential reference shows you how to: Edit and proofread Web pages and PowerPoint presentations Use PDF and Microsoft Word technology to streamline editing Make proofreader's marks Understand proper punctuation Identify and correct commonly misspelled words Keep your style consistent Use formatting and fonts with finesse The CD-ROM has even more tools to tweak your writing! * Starter Style Sheet * 12 Tips for Compelling Writing * Words Most Often Misspelled * Complete Editorial Checklist * Editing PDFs--a Quick Reference * Checklist for Web Editing * Proofreading/Editing Test * Expanded/Professional Style Sheet Template * and more!Eggleston, Merilee is the author of 'McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071470001 and ISBN 007147000X.