The document outlines a program aimed at improving writing skills through effective techniques, exercises, and insights into common writing mistakes, particularly in business writing. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication tailored for the audience and offers various tips on paragraph structure and content clarity. Additional resources, such as a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on writing topics, are available for further learning.

2. Program Objectives (1 of 2) To acquire generally useful techniques for effective writing. To learn specific skills that apply to all forms of writing. To utilize easy exercises that can help to improve your writing.

3. Program Objectives (2 of 2) To become familiar with common writing mistakes To gain insights that improve all Forms of business writing To develop specific skills to meet Unique writing demands

4. A Challenge Please write a One Sentence Definition of : WRITING EFFECTIVELY

5. Definition To communicate specific information or ideas, utilizing the formats, language, and content relevant to the workplace.

6. Relevant Quotes (1 of 2) “ A writer doesn't solve problems. He or she allows them to emerge.” - Friedrich Dürrenmatt “ Authors who never give you something to disagree with never give you any- thing to think about.” - Michael LaRocca

7. Relevant Quotes (2 of 2) “ You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” - Mark Twain “ Prose is architecture, not interior decoration.” - Ernest Hemingway

8. The ABC’s of Writing (1 of 4) Writing aims to capture a thought or idea, to transfer it to a permanent format, making it tangible. The responsibility for that transfer falling squarely on the writer’s shoulder. If communication is the ultimate goal, write for your audience, not for personal style.

9. The ABC’s of Writing (2 of 4) Verbal communication is aided by nonverbal cues, like hand movements and facial expressions. Writing has to be much clearer than spoken language because it lacks these assisting cues. Objective, factually-based writing is stronger and more persuasive than writing that relies on opinion and hearsay.

10. The ABC’s of Writing (3 of 4) Any idea can be conveyed through writing. If you can think it, you can write it. Great care is required to ensure that your message is accurately interpreted by its audience. Nearly any statement can be shortened while retaining its full content; concise wording is less likely to be misinterpreted.

11. The ABC’s of Writing (4 of 4) There is always more to say about a topic. Good writing is composed of many ideas, all connected by a single purpose (e.g. a thesis statement). Every sentence should relate to the central goal of the paper.

12. General Writing Tips (1 of 11) Be conscious of paragraph size and structure. Keep each appropriate for the paper’s purpose. Open each paragraph with a statement, and then follow that statement up with evidence. The Ins and Outs of Paragraphs :

13. General Writing Tips (2 of 11) Do not present new points at the ends of paragraphs. Make a claim first, and then go about supporting it before moving on.

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