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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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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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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