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Writing
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Program Objectives (1 of 2)
K To acquire generally usefultechniques for effective writing.
K To learn specific skills that apply
to all forms of writing.K To utilize easy exercises that
can help to improve yourwriting.
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Program Objectives (2 of 2)
K To become familiar with commonwriting mistakes.
K To gain insights that improve all.
K Forms of business writing.K To develop specific skills to meet.
K Unique writing demands.
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A Challenge
Please write a One SentenceDefinition of :
WRITING EFFECTIVELY.
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Definition
K To communicate specificinformation or ideas, utilizingthe formats, language, andcontent relevant to the
workplace.
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Relevant Quotes (1 of 2)
K ³A writer doesn't solveproblems. He or she allowsthem to emerge.´
± Friedrich Dürrenmatt
K ³Authors who never give yousomething to disagree withnever give you any- thing tothink about.´
± Michael LaRocca
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Relevant Quotes (2 of 2)
K ³You cannot depend on youreyes when your imagination isout of focus.´
± Mark Twain
K ³Prose is architecture, notinterior decoration.´
± Ernest Hemingway
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The ABC¶s of Writing (1 of 4)
K Writing aims to capture athought or idea, to transfer it toa permanent format, making ittangible.
K The responsibility for thattransfer falling squarely on thewriter¶s shoulder.
K If communication is the ultimategoal, write for your audience,not for personal style.
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The ABC¶s of Writing (2 of 4)
K Verbal communication is aidedby nonverbal cues, like handmovements and facialexpressions.
K Writing has to be much clearerthan spoken language becauseit lacks these assisting cues.
K Objective, factually-basedwriting is stronger and morepersuasive than writing thatrelies on opinion and hearsay.
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The ABC¶s of Writing (3 of 4)
K Any idea can be conveyedthrough writing. If you canthink it, you can write it.
K Great care is required to ensurethat your message is accuratelyinterpreted by its audience.
K Nearly any statement can beshortened while retaining its fullcontent; concise wording is lesslikely to be misinterpreted.
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The ABC¶s of Writing (4 of 4)
K There is always more to sayabout a topic.
K Good writing is composed of many ideas, all connected by asingle purpose (e.g. a thesisstatement).
K Every sentence should relate tothe central goal of the paper.
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General Writing Tips (1 of 12)
The Ins and Outs of Paragraphs:
K Be conscious of paragraph sizeand structure. Keep eachappropriate for the paper¶spurpose.
K Open each paragraph with astatement, and then follow thatstatement up with evidence.
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Structuring Sentences
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LetterWriting
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Office Email Etiquette
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What is yourWhat is yournext step?next step?
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