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In professional writing, tone is as essential as content. Because how you approach a topic impacts the reader, maintaining an appropriate and professional tone in writing is vital. Dana Driscoll , author of “ Tone in Business Writing ,” says, “The tone of a message is a reflection of the writer and it does affect how the reader will perceive the message.” The article asks writers to develop the...
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If you think that the purpose of professional writing is to useas many words as possible, think again! Rather, the goal is to document information concisely and “use the most effective words.” The article “ Conciseness ,” published by Purdue OWL , outlines many important steps for a writer to take to write clearly. Use specific words Many times writers use a long phrase...
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In an article in the Information Management Journal, Dr. Richard Cox, professor of information science at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses essentials for enhancing technical writing skills for professional development and publication. Dr. Cox points out the many difficulties in professional writing today and says, “The greatest barrier preventing professionals from contributing to the professional literature...
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One of the biggest struggles for many writers is determining which is most important to focus on during the writing process: content or style. The answer is actually both. If you think about it, the content is only as strong as the style that you use to convey your message to the reader. The key to being a successful writer is being able to determine and maintain an understandable style while also including important...
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You’ve heard the old adage “practice makes perfect.” This advice applies to technical , business , and scientific writing , too. Writers who practice a little every day produce a better product. Why? Writing is a process as well as a result. Fine-tuning that process through practice leads to better writing skills and a better end product. But for scientists, engineers, and other professionals for...
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