Clear Written Communication: Simple tips for getting your message across

By 50MINUTES

Ready to take your careerto the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective written communication with this practical guide.

No matter what your profession or stage in your career, being able to communicate well in writing is essential to getting your career started and achieving progression and fulfilment throughout it. Knowing about the different types of communication and how to harness the tools needed to use them effectively is therefore essential to your personal and professional development.

In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Identify the different types of both internal and external professional communication and when they should be used
• Analyse the different components of writing, including style, structure and vocabulary, and how you can improve them in your writing
• Learn more about the common mistakes in written communication and how you can ensure you avoid them

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• Language: English
• Publisher: 50Minutes.com
• Release date: Mar 8, 2017
• ISBN: 9782806279385

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How to be clear in your written communication

Problem: How can I communicate effectively in writing in order to convey information and make myself better understood?

Uses: Formulating ideas or communicating the results of research in a clear and effective manner. Improving the internal and external communication of your business.

Professional context: Communication, professional relationships, writing skills.

FAQs:

How can I fight my writer’s block?

What types of written communication are found in business?

How can I define the purpose of my text?

How can I ensure my document contains all the necessary information?

How do I formulate an argument?

How can I highlight the key ideas of my text?

Why should I be concise in my writing and how is this done?

What reference tools are used for writing?

How can I proofread my document effectively?

A well-conceived idea is expressed clearly, and the words to say it with arrive with ease – this mantra has been repeated in chorus by philologists and humanities professors quoting Nicolas Boileau (French writer, 1636-1711). Yet, it is clear that words often fail us when we set about writing our ideas down on paper. Writer’s block is not a new phenomenon and does not only affect writers. While writing a report or an e-mail is not exactly an art, it is still a rigorous exercise that requires concentration and