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How To Improve Your
Written
Communication Skills
• Short sentences are easier to read
• If your sentence is long, break it into two
• Capitalize the first letter of each sentence
Write Concise Sentences
• Limit your paragraphs to three sentences
• If your paragraph is long, break it in two shorter
paragraphs
• Communicate your messages in fewer words
Write Small Paragraphs
• If you are covering more than one point, break out
each point using numbers
• Pointers convey a concise understanding of the subject
• Pointers make the content easily readable
Number Various Points
• Avoid using aggravated tone
• Avoid writing complicated sentences
• Using a friendly tone will make your write-up more
attractive
Use A Friendly Tone
• Check for complex sentences
• Rewrite complex sentences in a simpler way
• Be clear
Avoid Potential
Misunderstandings
• Check for grammatical errors
• Check for incomplete sentences
• Proofread before sending
Proofread
REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park,
Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bangalore – 560064.
Tel: +91-80-46966966 Mob: 90211 90211
Email: info@reva.edu.in www.reva.edu.in

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How to improve your written communication skills

  • 1. How To Improve Your Written Communication Skills
  • 2. • Short sentences are easier to read • If your sentence is long, break it into two • Capitalize the first letter of each sentence Write Concise Sentences
  • 3. • Limit your paragraphs to three sentences • If your paragraph is long, break it in two shorter paragraphs • Communicate your messages in fewer words Write Small Paragraphs
  • 4. • If you are covering more than one point, break out each point using numbers • Pointers convey a concise understanding of the subject • Pointers make the content easily readable Number Various Points
  • 5. • Avoid using aggravated tone • Avoid writing complicated sentences • Using a friendly tone will make your write-up more attractive Use A Friendly Tone
  • 6. • Check for complex sentences • Rewrite complex sentences in a simpler way • Be clear Avoid Potential Misunderstandings
  • 7. • Check for grammatical errors • Check for incomplete sentences • Proofread before sending Proofread
  • 8. REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bangalore – 560064. Tel: +91-80-46966966 Mob: 90211 90211 Email: info@reva.edu.in www.reva.edu.in