the bully pulpit and the creation of the virtual presidency
Gelderman, Carol W
1997
Examines the impact of speechmaking on presidential credibility and effectiveness of communicating with the public and stresses the need for presidential speechwriters to have access to policy information and the officeholder.
A complete literature-based language arts book and catalog of fascinating facts and activities; covers the basics of thinking, using information, reading, writing, and grammar, plus helpful strategies and tips.
Presents step-by-step advice for writing well, covering organization, style, conciseness, and revision, and providing special sections on essay types, including personal, persuasive, problem and solution, and others.
Presents a practical pocket reference manual that provides offers instruction on sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics for writers and researchers.
speaking styles from George Washington to George W. Bush
Metcalf, Allan A
2004
Describes how the presidents of the United States have spoken and how Americans have received them, including regional accents, the influences of speechwriters, and words presidents have favored, and contains linguistic profiles of the forty-three presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush.
A lighthearted guide to writing outlines effective techniques; offers advice on using punctuation effectively; and provides tips on overcoming writer's block, taking essay tests, and writing with a sense of purpose.
