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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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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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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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