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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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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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Most of us are very adept at problem-solving--we solve problems every day, from small problems such as figuring out the best route to take to work to larger issues, such as dealing with difficult people. In fact, most of us are so good at solving problems that we may not even realize when we're actively involved in that problem-solving mode! If we are so good at solving problems, why are there so many of us...
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popupPositivity in WritingSimplicity and Positivity Key to Effective Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing In verbal communication, less is expressed in words than in the expression, tone, and emotion conveyed by the speaker. Verbal skills come naturally; on the other hand, developing effective written communication skills can take years and quite a bit of training. Below are two simple, yet effective,...
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popupWhy Effective Writing Makes a Difference in the WorkplaceDoes your team struggle to write clear, concise documents? We can help! Talk to one of our experts! Regardless of the size of the organization your work for, you need to be able to write technical and scientific documents successfully. Poorly structured material, or material that wanders off topic, can give the impression that the writer is poorly qualified...
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