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Bias-Free Writing LEARNING OBJECTIVES Discuss strategies to avoid language that shows bias against individuals or populations Why does the topic of bias-free writing follow a page about hidden meaning? Business writers work to be clear a...

LEARNING OUTCOMES Use Microsoft Word to create a visually appealing and accessible document This page provides guidance on how to use key features of Microsoft Word to create your business communication. If you can envision the page layou...

Introduction to Effective Communication in Business What you’ll learn to do: Discuss the importance of effective communication in business Communication happens when all parties are engaged in uncovering and understanding meaning. When business professionals...

Why It Matters: Communicating in Business Why learn to effectively communicate in business? Business is about people. We exist to serve people with our products and services, to employ them and pay them to do work, to purchase the supplies and merchandise we...

1.Which of the following is a key component of effective business writing? a) Lengthy paragraphs b) Jargon and technical terms c) Clarity and conciseness d) Complex sentence structures   2.Which of the following is an example of formal business writing? ...

Step 1: To view this assignment, click on Assignment: Writing in Business: Analyzing a Memo. Step 2: Follow the instructions in the assignment and submit your completed assignment into the LMS.   LICENSES AND ATTRIBUTIONS CC LICENSED CONTENT, ORIGINAL ...

Step 1: To view this assignment, click on Assignment: Writing in Business: Audience and Purpose. Step 2: Follow the instructions in the assignment and submit your completed assignment into the LMS.   LICENSES AND ATTRIBUTIONS CC LICENSED CONTENT, O...

Let’s look back at Dennis’s email from the beginning on this module. How could things have gone better for Dennis and for Diversity Day if he had actively followed the writing process steps we just learned? Plan Dennis should have prepared for this direct me...

LEARNING OUTCOME Use Google Docs to create a visually appealing and accessible document Working in Google Docs is similar to working in Microsoft Word. The only requirement is that you need a Google login to save and share your documents....

LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss common guidelines to create a professionally formatted document In order to properly format a document, we must first understand the primary components of that document. These skills—including spacing, emphasis, ...

Concise Writing LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss strategies to improve concision in writing At the heart of business is the idea that “time is money.” This may lead you to believe that shorter messages are always better; however, concise writin...

What you’ll learn to do: Use common word processing software to write business messages There is a wide variety of word processing software used for business communication. A business document’s layout is usually simple, but do not mistake simple for lacking ...

LEARNING OUTCOME Revise a business message for tone, message, and correctness Once you’ve written your message beginning to end, you may be feeling pretty proud of yourself and ready to move on to your next task. Well, not quite. It’s tim...

LEARNING OUTCOME Write a business message based on an outline using the appropriate components of a business message It’s also helpful to remember at this stage that you’re not actually starting from a blank page, even with your first dra...

LEARNING OUTCOME Discuss the importance of the planning stage in the writing process While this whole module is about writing, most of the thinking about what you are going to write happens before you compose a single sentence. Planning...

What you’ll learn to do: Identify the three parts of the writing process Writing a message that is consistently well received can become a habit, but it can be hard for new writers to achieve. The three part writing process ensures the best outcome each time....

LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss appropriate ways to indicate emphasis in business writing The correct amount of emphasis in business communications can help readers easily access the intended message. However, what is considered appropriate emp...

LEARNING OUTCOMES Evaluate the parallel structure of sentences and passages Parallel construction of sentences, lists, and even headings makes messages much easier for the reader to absorb. Sometimes, for the newer writer, it might be eas...

LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss strategies to improve clarity in writing Word selection and phrasing leads to successfully transferring meaning from the sender to the receiver. Careful word selection enhances the writer’s reputation and reflect...

Becoming a Better Employee LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss how effective communication improves you as an employee Communication is something we often take for granted but not often something we think to improve. And yet, being a good communicator can open doors ...