Business Writing Skills Quiz

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What are the key characteristics of the best business writing?

  • Biased, Confusing, Repetitive, Unstructured
  • Informal, Lengthy, Technical, Emotional
  • Opinionated, Self-centered, Complex, Redundant
  • Purposeful, Audience Oriented, Persuasive, Economical (correct)

Which step is part of the writing process for business communication?

  • Talking, Listening, Watching
  • Daydreaming, Procrastinating, Ignoring
  • Researching, Organising, Composing (correct)
  • Eating, Sleeping, Exercising

What should business writers emphasize in their messages?

  • The audience, not the sender (correct)
  • Themselves and their achievements
  • The sender, not the audience
  • The competition and market trends

What is the focus of improving business writing techniques?

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What kind of language should be used in business communication to convey a positive tone?

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Flashcards

Purposeful Business Writing

Writing that clearly defines its goal and aims to achieve a specific outcome.

Audience-Oriented Writing

Writing that prioritizes the needs and understanding of the intended reader.

Persuasive Business Writing

Writing that aims to influence the reader's thoughts, actions, or decisions.

Economical Business Writing

Writing that uses clear and concise language, avoiding unnecessary words and jargon.

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Research in Business Writing

Gathering information to support your message and ensure accuracy.

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Study Notes

Key Characteristics of Business Writing

  • Clarity: Business writing should be concise and easy to understand, avoiding ambiguity and confusion.
  • Conciseness: Effective business writing should be brief and to the point, respecting the reader's time.
  • Completeness: Business writing should provide all necessary information, avoiding the need for further clarification.
  • Correctness: Business writing should be free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, conveying a professional image.
  • Consideration: Business writing should take into account the audience's needs, interests, and level of understanding.

Writing Process for Business Communication

  • Planning: This step involves defining the purpose, identifying the audience, and organizing ideas before writing.

Emphasis in Business Messages

  • Audience: Business writers should emphasize the benefits and value that the message provides to the audience, rather than just presenting information.

Focus of Improving Business Writing Techniques

  • Achieving a clear and concise communication that effectively conveys the intended message to the target audience.

Language for Conveying a Positive Tone

  • Positive language: Using positive and polite language helps to convey a positive tone, build trust, and create a favorable impression.
  • Natural language: Avoiding overly formal or stilted language, instead using a natural tone that is engaging and relatable.
  • Respectful language: Using language that shows respect for the audience, their time, and their opinions.

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