Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 5. Writing Business Messages
"Online Dictionaries aren't just convenient, they give the people who run the dictionary sites a view into the zeitgeist in a way that was never possible when people looked up words in physical books.
Follow these tips for more successful searches.
Use these ideas for some of the most common public speaking scenarios.
The Emergent website at Columbia University tracks and evaluates rumors spreading online.
The Emergent website at Columbia University tracks and evaluates rumors spreading online.
Follow these tips to get the most from LinkedIn, including the most appropriate and effective ways to ask for recommendations.
Follow these tips to get the most from LinkedIn, including the most appropriate and effective ways to ask for recommendations.
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This guide from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, offers advice on editing and proofreading, and a chance to find errors strategically embedded in the advice itself.
This guide from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, offers advice on editing and proofreading, and a chance to find errors strategically embedded in the advice itself.
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"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
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"A team of neuroscientists have built the most intricate map yet for how the human brain processes language.
"Unfortunately, buzzwords can seriously weaken your persuasive messaging and give an impression of insecurity.
"In today's world of ultratasking and information overload, being concise is more important than ever.
"Have you ever been confused about when to use “a” and “an” before words beginning with “h”?
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"Do you think you are a punctuation pro?
"So here's what I want you to do: Challenge yourself to learn something new every day.
"When you write to tell someone no, your message will already disappoint the individual.