Business writing-basics-9072
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Business writing basics focuses on clear communication. Effective business writing has a clear intent stated in the lead, only discusses one topic per communication, and provides supporting details to clarify the message for the reader. Writers should ensure their key points and thesis would still be understandable if extra details were removed. Facts should be checked and spelling verified without relying solely on spellcheck before finalizing communications.
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- 2. Communication: 2 A giving or exchanging of information, signals, or messages as by talk, gestures, or writing 5 The art of expressing ideas, especially in speech and writing Webster’s New World Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- 3. Communication: Communication influences thoughts, feelings, and actions. Information merely informs Use the 80/20 Rule
- 5. 20%
- 6. Clear Clarify what it is you intend before writing
- 7. Clear Clearly state your intent in the lead
- 8. Clear One topic per communication
- 10. Edit! Less is more, in many cases
- 11. Strong thesis If everything else is cut, will your message still be clear?
- 12. Make points briefly Don’t get hung on an issue
- 14. Correct Do not rely on spell check
- 16. Correct Dictionaries and thesauruses are the writer’s friends