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A Time for New
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What tools can we use to help us be better communicators of the written word? There are four types of resource books that everyone should have on their office or home bookshelf. Resource Book #1: Dictionary A good old-fashioned dictionary should always be at the ready when you're writing. A dictionary is a good resource to confirm the accurate meaning of a word. Many times people use words without knowing the true definition of the word. Resource Book #2: Thesaurus A thesaurus can be an invaluable tool. A thesaurus works like a dictionary whereby words are listed in alphabetical order. Beside each word are synonyms or other words of like meaning. Here is an example:
The benefit of using a thesaurus is access to a variety of words. Good writing reflects a diverse vocabulary. Good writing shows that the writer has many ways of saying the same thing. Truly, a thesaurus widens our options as we attempt to articulate thoughts and ideas. Resource Book #3: A Reference Book of Grammar, etc. To ensure that your writing does not have grammatical, capitalization, and a host of other structure problems, you need to add a good reference book of grammar to your bookshelf. A reference book should include at least these reference topics:
The topics listed in the above table are only
a handful of topics that a good reference book should contain. Since there
are many types of reference books available, we recommend "The Chicago Manual of Style:
The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers," The University
of Chicago Press ISBN#0-226-10389-7. The most recent edition is #14.
(You can't miss the book as it has an orange dusk jacket!). "The Chicago Manual" is an excellent resource, and we highly recommend utilizing this resource. Resource Book #4: Quotation books Keep a collection of quotation books on your bookshelf. Periodically, you may need to include a quote in a paper, speech, or perhaps a letter to a friend. The quotation books available are as numerous as topics of interest, i.e., business, romance, motivation, literature, etc. Browse your local bookstore for one or two quotation books to have within reach. Next Week! Next week, we will discuss "3 Steps to Self-Development." No matter what our age or current circumstance in life, there is always opportunity and need for personal self-development. You don't need hours, but minutes to grow as an individual. "3 Steps to Self-Development" can show you how to do it!
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