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Business Writing
Using standard business English, defined as writing that is direct, courteous, grammatically correct, and not overly casual. The main requirement of workplace writing is clarity

  • Organization and Development
    • Create documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts
    • Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, coherent, and persuasive manner
    • Ideas are well developed with supporting information and examples
  • Mechanics
    • Use standard syntax and sentence structure
    • Use correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization; uses appropriate grammar (e.g., correct tense, subject-verb agreement, no missing words)
    • Tone - Write in a manner appropriate for business; uses language appropriate for the target audience; uses appropriate tone and word choice (e.g., writing is professional and courteous)



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