Business writing has seven purposes:

1. Convey information
2. Explain a situation
3. Request action
4. Seek information
5. Persuade
6. Reply to communication previously received
7. 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.

1. Use first person personal pronoun (I) to indicate who is stating the action: Sally and I visited the museum. (not Me and Sally)
2. Use parallel construction: Managers' days are spent completing reports, interviewing personnel, and attending meetings. (not in meetings)
3. 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.)
4. Don't run sentences together: Enter the competition. I think you'll win. (not Enter the competition I think you'll win.)
5. Make...