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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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