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  1. Joseph M. Williams (18 August 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio – 22 February 2008 in South Haven, Michigan) was a professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago where he promoted clarity in writing for many years. He authored several books on language and writing.

  2. University of Chicago Professor Emeritus Joseph M. Williams, author of one of the most influential books on the teaching of writing and a co-creator of the University’s pioneering writing program, died Friday, Feb. 22 at his home in South Haven, Mich.

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  4. Affiliation. University of Chicago. Joseph M. Williams (1933–2008) was professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago and the author of Style: Toward Clarity and Grace . He is also coauthor, with Wayne C. Booth and Gregory G. Colomb, of the best-selling guide The Craft of Research, also published ...

  5. Feb 29, 2008 · Joseph M. Williams, Professor Emeritus of English and Linguistics at the University of Chicago, died Friday, February 22 at his home in South Haven, Michigan. Williams will be remembered as the founder of the University’s writing program and for his contributions to the development of some of Chicago’s most influential books on the teaching ...

  6. Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace (also known as Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace and Style: Toward Clarity and Grace) is a book by Joseph M. Williams (1933–2008). Williams was a professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago.

  7. Jan 1, 2001 · Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Kindle $79.99. Rate this book. Style: Toward Clarity and Grace. Joseph M. Williams, Gregory G. Colomb. 4.21. 1,951 ratings184 reviews. This acclaimed book is a master teacher's tested program for turning clumsy prose into clear, powerful, and effective writing.

  8. by Joseph M. Williams and Lawrence McEnerney Modified and reformatted by Samuel A. Rebelsky This is a copy of “Writing in College” by Joseph Williams and Lawrence McEnerney, available online at

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