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Business writing has seven purposes:
- Convey information
- Explain a situation
- Request action
- Seek information
- Persuade
- Reply to communication previously received
- Convey an attitude
The goal of business writing is to have readers understand the message completely, clearly, and accurately. A few recommendations by authorities follow.
Effective Writing
Effective writers use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Effective Grammar.
- Use first person personal pronoun (I) to indicate who is stating the action: Sally and I visited the museum. (not Me and Sally)
- Use parallel construction: Managers' days are spent completing reports, interviewing personnel, and attending meetings. (not in meetings)
- Make each sentence complete: Please read the article; you will find it a truly moving experience. (not Please read the article. A truly moving experience.)
- Don't run sentences together: Enter the competition. I think you'll win. (not Enter the competition I think you'll win.)
- Make...
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