Professional Documents
Culture Documents
WRITING
INTRODUCTION
Being an effective writer is an important factor in your success.
In this course we will discuss the various components of business writing.
Planning
Strategy
Mechanics
And considerations for different types of documents
Document in this entire course comprises of both paper and electrical letters.
This is based on American business writing
MODULE 1
Lesson 1: General writing and big picture issues
Well discuss the type of language choices including tone, formality, and
important consideration and planning your document and word choices
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Goal/intent
Brainstorm
Organize in terms of chronology and/or importance
Main ideas
Draft from the main ideas without constraining yourself to editing
Revise
Edit
Proofread
Garners Approach
1. Madman
A mad man gathers material and generates ideas.
2. Architect
Organizes all the material by drawing a guideline.
3. Carpenter
Puts thoughts into words.
4. Judge
Quality control, or editing