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What is the primary goal of instructional business writing?
What is the primary goal of instructional business writing?
To provide directions or guidance to readers.
How does informational business writing serve its purpose?
How does informational business writing serve its purpose?
By informing readers or recording business-related information.
What is an example of persuasive business writing?
What is an example of persuasive business writing?
A proposal used to influence clients and gain contracts.
Define transactional business writing.
Define transactional business writing.
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What does the principle of clarity entail in business writing?
What does the principle of clarity entail in business writing?
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Why is conciseness important in business writing?
Why is conciseness important in business writing?
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What role does concreteness play in persuasive business writing?
What role does concreteness play in persuasive business writing?
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What should a writer check for to ensure correctness in business writing?
What should a writer check for to ensure correctness in business writing?
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Study Notes
Business Writing Types
- Instructional writing provides directions, like user manuals.
- Informational writing documents business details (e.g., financial statements).
- Persuasive writing aims to influence opinions (e.g., proposals).
- Transactional writing handles daily communications (e.g., invoices).
7 C's of Effective Business Writing
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Clarity: Use easy-to-understand language, avoiding jargon; ensure well-structured sentences.
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Conciseness: Get straight to the point without rambling; convey necessary information efficiently.
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Concreteness: Support claims with specific examples and data to enhance persuasiveness and believability.
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Correctness: Proofread for typos, grammatical errors, and punctuation mistakes.
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Completeness: Include all required information (sender/recipient details, date, body of the message).
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Coherence: Maintain a logical flow of ideas in the message to ensure connectedness, and thus effectiveness.
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Courtesy: Maintain respect and professionalism, even when expressing disagreement.
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This quiz covers the various types of business writing, including instructional, informational, persuasive, and transactional writing. Additionally, it explores the 7 C's of effective business writing, which are essential for clear and impactful communication in the business environment.
