The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders(Book + CD-Rom)

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 memos–it 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!