Getting going on writing
Writing well involves using big words and lengthy phrases. (True or False)
What is false?
A bottom-line statement is the same as a purpose statement. (True or False)
What is false?
"I want to say that I have really enjoyed this Business Writing class" is an example of flabby writing (unnecessary word).
What is thatery (or "that ache")?
If you speak and write for a company, words do matter. (True or False)
What is true?
Avoid using humor in a business setting so co-workers are not offended. (True or False)
What is false?
Give yourself as much time as you need to create a first draft.
What is false?
Organizational writing pattern that shares the advantages and disadvantages of your topic.
What is pro-and-con?
"I want to say that I enjoy EMERGE students" should be re-written. The term is shared in your book.
What is thatery?
I hope I get "accepted" or "excepted" to the college of my dreams.
What is accepted?
When collaborating, it's important to give feedback on everything that is wrong. (True or False)
What is false?
In virtually every field/career you need to do this well?
What is writing?
Organize material using bullets, boxes around content, bolding or other techniques.
What is chunking?
"Jesus, who is the son of God, is the reason for the season" can better be written by eliminating flabby words.
What is "Jesus, son of God, is the reason for the season."
First I went to church "than" or "then" I went out to lunch.
What is then?
"Arranging the parts" is this step of writing.
What is hocus-pocus editing?
When writing, it's important to sound like one __________ _______ talking to another.
What is human being?
Explaining what the EMERGE break room looks like would best be shared in what organizational structure?
What is spatial?
"You have plagiarized two times in your memo" can be stated better.
What is "Plagiarism is seen two times in this memo."
"Kara is a incredibly artistic student"is grammatically incorrect.
What is an?
Avoid all ______ letters when emailing because it resembles screaming in print.
What is capital?
In your first writing draft don't worry about these 2 errors.
What is spelling and grammar?
A "type" of sentence: I'm going snow boarding and I hope to grab a burger afterwards.
What is a compound sentence?
Policeman and mailman can be reworded to prevent gender bias.
What is police officer and mail carrier?
My intelligence is the "affect" or "effect" of homeschooling.
What is effect?
When you forward emails be sure to add a _______________.
What is a comment?