SEW Review
Good writer use a variety of sentences to
a. to add length and complexity
b. to add impact and interest
c. to add additional facts and examples
b. to add impact and interest
What's the difference between these two words:
affect
effect
affect = verb
effect = noun (usually, but it can occasionally be used to mean "to make something happen" - as we saw in the NGO Handbook)
What are the 3 important charachteristics that an NGO must have to be effective?
legitimacy
transparency
accountability
A type of snake
python
adjective describing something that is based on a theory rather than on actual facts or reality
hypothetical
In your writing, it is important to
a. use the same words frequently to repeat key ideas
b. repeat key ideas without overusing the same words
c. avoid repeating key ideas and words
Which is the correct spelling?
a. beleive
b. believe
What is the "rule" that is helpful to remember this?
b. believe
"I before E except after C" - doesn't always work, so we could call it a "guide" rather than a "rule"
What's the difference between a vision and a mission?
The vision describes the long-term changes you seek and how people's lives will be better thanks to your work.
The mission is the unique way that your organization contributes to turning your vision into reality.
magnificent and splendid (adj)
terrific
Money you get back after paying for something on behalf of someone else
reimbursement
A wordy sentence
a.is frequently too short
b. includes more than one main idea
c. includes unnecessary words
c. includes unnecessary words
What's the difference between these two words?
past
passed
past (adj) = done, used, or experienced before now
(noun) = the time that existed before the present
passed (v) = the past tense from of "pass" = to go by
What are an NGO's values?
The principles an NGO commits to uphod in all aspects of its work.
adjective that refers to something of great importance or urgency, and can also describe situations or conditions that are dangerous.
critical
adjective - talkative;chatty
loquacious
Redundancy is
a. combining two simple sentences
b. expressing the same idea two or more times
c. explaining an idea clearly and completely
b. expressing the same idea two or more times
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is something that is true and can be proven.
An opinion is someone's feelings or beliefs about something.
What is a SWOT analysis? Why should one be done?
An analysis of an organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
It should be done to help understand the key issues facing the organization and make wise decisions about how to address them.
phrasal verb that means doing something with the purpose of producing a particular effect
bring about
noun : a temporary group or union of organizations
coalition
Name one way to avoid wordiness.
-don't use intensifiers like really and very
-combine sentences when possible
How can choppy sentences be fixed?
combine them using connectors such as FANBOYS or subordinators (because, after, when, etc.)
Who are an NGO's stakeholders?
funders, members, partners, the people it serves, the community it operates in
adjective which refers to lack of money; bankrupt
insolvent
adjective - very fast and confusing
dizzying