Contents: Preface. 1. Guidelines for clear writing. 2. Technical paper writing thesis and dissertation writing, references, bibliographical and research tools. 3. The lay out of a business letter. 4. Planning the letter. 5. Writing a project report. 6. Technical proposal writing. 7. Summarising annual reports of companies. 8. Business English. 9. Tips for clear writing. 10. Avoiding substandard writing. 11. Punctuation. 12. English spelling. 13. Writing minutes of meetings. 14. Business correspondence and electronic mail. 15. Spoken English for business communication. 16. Making oral presentations. Bibliography. Index.