Includes index.

What's in a word? -- First steps in cracking "the code" of punctuation -- More fun with punctuation -- Punctuation pairs -- Wrapping it all up -- Parts of speech: the big eight -- Additional pieces of the puzzle -- LetÜs have a few words -- Pertinent points about pesky pronouns -- Figuring out some finicky forms -- Keeping it coherent -- Shaping strong sentences -- In plain English, please -- Putting pen to paper -- The final dress rehearsal -- Maximizing your means of expression -- Appendix A: Related web sites -- Appendix B: 999 of the most commonly misspelled words -- Appendix C: Root words, prefixes, and suffixes -- Appendix D: Suggested substitutes for wordy phrases.