These online tools (many are free) offer a variety of ways to create infographics.

"A slip of the tongue?

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The communication professionals at CommPRO explore the good and bad in crisis communication.

Usability experts at Nielsen Norman Group offer dozens of research-based articles on effective communication using mobile devices and other technologies.

The Writer's Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, features an article on the topic of writing clean, concise sentences.

Ben Schott (photo, left) presents his ten words.

"Words are powerful things.

"When I was in journalism school we called the failure to mention the most important, interesting, or attention-grabbing elements of a story in the first paragraph of a story 'burying the lede.

"Last weekend, I was browsing in the Cajun food section at the grocery store.

"With all its accents and dialects, the English language naturally includes variation in sound.

Eric Barker speaks to Steven Pinker (photo, left) on the subject.

"One of my favourite sources for information and guidelines regarding referencing and citation styles is the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).

Barbara Pachter (photo, left) reveals common speaking mistakes even professionals make.

"Whether it’s academic, corporate, or technical text, or you're simply trying to think of what to scribble on a colleague’s birthday card, writing can be bewildering, tedious work," declares Laura Hale Brockway (photo, left).

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"As writers, editors, and PR professionals, we are keenly aware of having to fight for readers’ attention," declares Laura Hale Brockway (photo, left).

Fergal Glynn posts his list.

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Drake Baer presents the case.

"No matter how unselfish you are, you probably still find yourself trying to influence people to do the things you want them to do.

"Below is a list I have been working on for the last couple of days.

"So, you've decided to move on.

"Brands are trying their hardest to rewire the way you speak--renaming products, what we call ourselves at work, and even how we think about ourselves as customers.