Effective, Professional Voice
Construct Sentences
Convey Your Meaning Clearly
Global Guidelines
100
This allows you to not come off as phony or pompous with your communication .
What is say things in your own words?
100
Name two ways to simplify sentences.
What is eliminate unnecessary words, avoid wordy phrases, place modifiers next to the word they modify, and combine short sentences?
100
These are used in place of relatively abstract words to improve the usefulness of your writing.
What is concrete, specific words
100
This can be helpful in communications with people from other cultures and includes using active voice, short sentences, and simple sentence structures.
What is adapting your sentences for readers who are not fluent in your language?
200
this is a style that uses long, convoluted sentences with abstract vocabulary.
What is bureaucratese style?
200
You should primarily use this voice.
What is active voice?
200
These help you convey precise, technical meanings and establish credibility.
What is specialized terms?
200
You can accomplish this by using the same word each time you refer to the same thing.
What is consider your readers cultural background when choosing words?
300
This affects your readers attitude toward your subject.
What is your attitude toward your subject?
300
Name one way to emphasize what is most important in a sentence.
What is place key information at the end of a sentence, place key information in the main clause, emphasize key information typographically, and tell readers explicitly what the key information is?
300
This would help out someone that mixes up imply and infer.
What is use words accurately?
300
this can be done by using nouns and pronouns that are gender neutral rather than ones containing the word man.
What is using inclusive language?
400
This can make your readers feel either valued or inferior.
What are roles your voice creates for your readers?
400
Name one way you can change your sentence to make it easier to understand.
What is length or structure?
400
This can help you promote efficient reading and reduce your risk of creating a bad impression.
What is choose plain words over fancy ones?
400
When writing to people in other cultures you should try to learn and use the voice that is customary there to accomplish this.
What is adapt your voice to your readers cultural background?
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