Correct Use of Words is based on John Jenkins' experience in presenting training programs in effective communication, including English usage, punctuation and proof-reading; the mechanics of written English; business and technical writing; letter and report writing; reporting to management: issues and answers. In the presentation of these programs, Jenkins, with the assistance of many of the program participants, identified the need to develop a reference book that would readily assist writers in selecting the word or construction which conveys the desired message to the reader. Correct Use of Words has been written to meet that need.