Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy: Concise Grammar is just that—a grammar and writing primer for you, today’s workplace professional, with limited time for language skills research. Within the covers of this small book are essential guidelines that provide you with the clear, simple explanations and examples you need immediately to perfect every e-mail, letter, and document you write during your workday.Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is not for those who wish an in-depth study of grammar and writing. Other reference materials, including Corporate Classroom’s Get a Grip on Business Writing ably cover these topics in a more detailed and intricate fashion.Nonetheless, whether you consider yourself a fairly proficient business writer—or a person who approaches business writing as a tedious task—Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy will be an indispensable tool for you. For, in the end, this little book will accomplish big things for you as you strive to be concise, clear, and competent in all of your business correspondence. And, best of all, you will achieve these goals as you continue to save time, money, and frustration as a busy professional!Here's what others are sayingI work in an environment where everyone from high school graduates to PhDs require immediate attention. It's expected that I communicate directly, clearly, and promptly—with no errors.That's why Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is always within reach throughout my day. It's written with the user in mind, so I can find the correct answer to my correspondence conundrums in moments. The guide is a stellar resource and I am more efficient and effective because of it. Joe Gaken, Administrative Assistant, Mechanical Enginering Department, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPunctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is a definite bonus for workplace professionals who want clear and expeditious guidance in resolving the writing challenges they face in their day-to-day writing.Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy is also an ideal choice for people in need of a handy reference book to clarify puzzling language concepts, or to double check the correctness of any particular e-mail or letter they have written.Do yourself a favor, and keep this powerful writing resource on your desk. I haven’t any doubt Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy will prove invaluable to you and, in the process, make you a much better business writer!Mary Gorman, Consultant, Strategic Planning and Development
Kim Kerrigan and Steven Wells cofounded Corporate Classrooms, a nationally recognized communication skills training firm in Chicago. Since then, they have presented workshops to thousands of business professionals to develop and nurture both their communication skills and self-confidence so they can succeed in today’s complicated and fast-paced workplace.
Kim Kerrigan is a widely respected corporate trainer and workshop presenter. He taught for several years on the secondary and college level prior to working in the educational publishing field in the sales, marketing, and editorial areas.
Mr. Kerrigan graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in English. His graduate work includes study at Harvard University; Temple University; Northern Illinois University; Fitchburg State University; and Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Steve Wells began work at a telecommunications firm in Chicago where he quickly rose to become Vice President of Engineering. Later, he started a successful software development company before cofounding Corporate Classrooms. He brings his extensive technology skills, combined with his solid leadership experience, to ensure business professionals develop more polished and proficient communication skills.
Mr. Wells graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Wells also completed the Executive Leadership Program at Vanderbilt University.
In addition, Kim Kerrigan and StevenWells are the coauthors of several other books, including Get a Grip on Writing, Words for the Wise, Punctuation and Language Usage Made Easy, Get a Grip on Supervising Successfully, Budget Basics, Get a Grip on Speaking and Listening, and Get a Grip on Finance and Accounting.
Both Mr. Kerrigan and Mr. Wells currently live in the Boston area.
