Language in Change: Academics' and Executives' Perceptions of Usage Errors.

Leonard, Donald J.; Gilsdorf, Jeanette W.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Language in Change: Academics' and Executives' Perceptions of Usage Errors.

Leonard, Donald J.; Gilsdorf, Jeanette W.

Journal of Business Communication, v27 n2 p137-58 Spr 1990

Studies the distraction potential of 45 written usage elements, traditionally considered errors, for 2 different educated reading audiences: postsecondary business communication teachers, and executive vice presidents in large firms. Finds that the usage errors least distracting to both audiences were lexical elements and the use of an adverbial phrase to complete a linking verb. (MG)

Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Business Communication, Communication Research, Higher Education, Language Patterns, Language Skills, Language Usage, Teacher Attitudes, Written Language

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Language: English

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