Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"Compared to our pre-digital forebears, we’re expected to produce torrents of writing: emails, text messages, blog posts, social media, presentations," writes Spencer Critchly (photo, left).
"To highlight some of the most overused buzzwords, we created this visual with 25 of the most overused buzzwords and how much their use has increased in print over the past 30 years.
"I recently attended a dinner meeting whose featured speaker told about her life in a foreign country.
"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.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
Take a look at Joe Latta's workout for better business writing.
"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”?
Christina DesMarais (photo, left) reports.
"Do you think you are a punctuation pro?
"When you write to tell someone no, your message will already disappoint the individual.
"The way you speak not only affects how others perceive you; it also has the potential to shape your behavior.
"Take the guesswork out of writing numbers in your business communications.
According to Lynn Gaertner-Johnston, "Writing that succeeds in college often fails in business.
"People don't have the time or the attention span to read any more words than necessary.
"Steven Pinker is probably as good an expert to ask as anyone.
Grammar girl Mignon Fogarty gives the reasons.
Grammar girl Mignon Fogarty answers the question.
"Associate Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan recently sat down with lawyer and lexicographer Bryan Garner to give advice on what it takes to be a good legal writer.
"You want to project confidence, competence, professionalism, and self-assurance.