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Effective Writing for the Public Sector by John W. Swain; Kathleen Dolan Swain
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Intended for both students and practitioners in public administration who want to communicate more effectively with a variety of audiences. It covers the basics of good English and applies those basics to general forms (such as memos, letters, and e-mails) and more specific forms (such as newsletters, proposals, budget justifications, and rules) used in the public sector.

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