business writing skills
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BusinessWritingSkills
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Alternatives to written communication
phone
meeting
presentation
Ensure writing is the best medium for your communication
Effective Writing
Structuring
ReadersPurpose
Planning
Understanding Email
WhyWhenHow?
Common Grammar Errors
1. The verb doesn’t agree with the subject
a) There are many person in this class. b) The film finish at four o’clock. Advice: The verb should agree with the
subject
Common Grammar Errors
Subject – Verb Agreement
Subject verb agreement
When the subject of a sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a plural verb
She and her friends are at the fair
Subject verb agreement
When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by or or nor, use a singular verb.
The book or the pen is in the drawer
write an email about project needs.
Enterprise Project Report
a. Overviewb. Timelinec. Products required; availabilityd. Staffing needs; new hirese. Sitesf. Progress toward goalg. Steps required to complete project
by August 1h. Anticipated completion date with
and without necessary resources
old way
Enterprise Project Report
a. Progress toward goalb. Steps needed to complete project
by Aug. 1 c. Brief project recap, including
timeline, personnel and products,
new way
Call to action is upfront and clear
BusinessWritingSkills