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Like it or not, readers judge you based on your writing. “Writing is the primary basis upon which your work, your learning, and your intellect will be judged—in college, in the workplace, and in the community.” This statement tops Marquette University’s list of reasons of the importance of written communication . Especially in this information age, co-workers, prospective investors,...
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As an associate microbiologist for corporate microbiology at ConAgra Foods, Ashley Malchow performs routing testing for the company's manufacturing facilities and conducts research in challenge and shelf-life studies for new and current products. These tasks are an important part of ConAgra's food-safety initiatives. Writing is also a vital part of Malchow's job. Creating protocols, writing reports,...
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Competition is tough everywhere. A sputtering U.S. economy makes it difficult for individuals to gain employment or earn grants . Companies face daunting competition for a decreased number of contracts in many industries. And organizations that rely on grants for research or operational costs try everything to stand out in a crowded space. Know what would help everyone reach their goals – individuals , ...
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Of course you know what a paragraph is, but have you considered what makes it work? Paragraphs are one of the fundamental building blocks of documents, so if you master the paragraph, you’re one step closer to writing more effectively. Use topic sentences Every paragraph has a topic sentence. I realize this likely is not an epiphany for you, but it is still an important fact worth repeating. The topic sentence...
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Thought of the day: Use direct, simple language in your business writing. English is the language of international business. However, people who learned English as a second language often have difficulty understanding native speakers. Idiomatic expressions and figurative language in writing can lead to misunderstandings. I doubt “big cheese” translates to “the boss” in very many languages. The...
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