It's fascinating, isn't it, that we so often rail against the decline of the English language; while many of us would certainly agree that the advent of texting and other language "shortcuts" has resulted in our inability to clearly relay our thoughts, this kind of lament has been going on for decades.
In 1946, George Orwell (yes, he of Animal Farm fame) wrote the essay "Politics and the English...
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We recently had a question from a participant in our online course, "Technical Writing." As you may know. participants in all of our online courses receive feedback on their writing, and I'd shown her how to combine sentences to better illustrate the relationship between two sentences. She works in the financial industry which, as we all know, produces some difficult to read and understand documents (at...
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The myth that writing is a skill that one is either "born with" or not is inherently false. Writing can be taught; more to the point, how to write effectively can be taught. One reason that many professionals don't write well is that they simply lack the necessary tools. For instance, many workplace professionals use one or two "strategies" (outlining is a common one) when writing, even if those...
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To improve your business writing skills , analyzing your reader is a must. Because business writing is reader-centered writing, your purpose and tone should fit those who’ll be reading your documents.
The article “ Audience Analysis: Building Information About Your Readers ,” from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, says, “Depending on the purpose and needs of your documents, you may perform...
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Because the business world is becoming more competitive, getting that perfect job or being promoted can be difficult, especially if you lack the proper skills. While the right education and relevant experience are essential, being proficient at writing is a “must.”
Maggie McCormick, author of “ Writing and Communication Skills Essential To Business Success and Promotion ,” writes, “Since...
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