118 CHAPTER 5 Writing Business Messages LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you will be able to 1 2 3 Explain the importance of adapting your messages to the needs and expectations of your audience Explain why establishing credibility is vital to the success of your communication efforts Discuss four ways of achieving a businesslike tone with a style that is clear and concise 4 5 6 Briefly describe how to select words that are not only correct but also effective
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Reflective Essay: What I Learned in Writing 101 Jason E. Mainor UMUC 02 March 2016 Reflective Essay: What I Learned in Writing 101 The fall of 2015 is when I first learned that I had to take Writing 101. I was pretty worried, throughout my time in school, I always struggled with my writing skills. Be that as it may, this class was exactly what I needed to build confidence in my writing. I have discovered many things during this class that I will carry with me while on my journey to obtaining
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SIMPLE RULES FOR WRITING RESEARCH PAPER Rules for Writing a Research Paper Gwendolyn Burnett Webster University Gern: 5690 Dr. Gray Graves December 07, 2014 Abstract Most everything that has to be done and done right follows some type of procedure, guideline or rule. This holds true in writing research papers as well. There are rules for writing research papers, Zhang focus on ten of those rules: This paper will emphasize on the process that guides writers to writing professional
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Chapter One An Introduction to Academic Writing This chapter will explain • the importance of supporting a point in writing • the structure of the traditional essay • the benefits of writing the traditional essay The Structure of a Traditional Essay Diagram 图解 Title of the Essay I. Introduction • Opening remarks to catch reader’s interest • Thesis statement • Plan of development (optional) II. Body • Topic sentence 1(supporting point 1) specific
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Writing Tips: Thesis Statements Defining the Thesis Statement Questions to Ask When Formulating Your Thesis Defining the Thesis Statement What is a thesis statement? Every paper you write should have a main point, a main idea, or central message. The argument(s) you make in your paper should reflect this main idea. The sentence that captures your position on this main idea is what we call a thesis statement. How long does it need to be? A thesis statement focuses your ideas into one or two
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| 9 – 9.5 points | 9.6 - 10 points | 10 | | ContentDoes not cover subject/topic | ContentNurse leader identified. Little coverage of the subject. | ContentNurse leader identified. Describes leadership style of nurse leader. Adequate coverage of the subject. | ContentNurse leader identified. Clearly describes leadership style of nurse leader. Superior coverage of subject. | 10 | | ContentDoes not cover subject/topic | ContentCompares nurse leader’s leadership style to individual leadership style
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TIPS TO SUCCEED IN THE EPT: WRITING AINUL AZMIN BT HJ MD ZAMIN INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA 23 JUNE 2010 PRESENTATION OUTLINE Introduction Types of Tasks in EPT Strategies for Task 1 * Describing / Comparing * Sample question & answer Strategies for Task 2 * Format * Sample question & answer Common errors 2 WRITING TASK IN EPT 1 DATA ANALYSIS TASKS 2 ESSAY WRITING ANALYSIS DESCRIBE COMPARE / CONTRAST 150 WORDS 30 MINUTES
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the introduction with a TOPIC SENTENCE which supports the main idea of the essay OR CLARIFYING STATEMENT. This will allow the reader to know the subject of the paper and an introduction to that subject. This is one of the most important things cited by the professors. Writing a Purpose Statement An example of a purpose statement is ‘Mutual funds are backbone of the economy of any country’. The Body of the Essay Paragraphs - First sentence contains the topic sentence, which supports the main
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I am writing this as a general note to everyone. If it does not apply to you just read for your pleasure. Many of you may have never had the opportunity to write a research paper. The paper is not a speech, it is not a conversation that you have with someone, and it is not a personal letter that you are writing. Every class I seem to get one or two who write this way and write like: “First of all, we will address-------“…..You are not addressing anything. You approach a paper as a researcher—simply
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assigned readings and take notes. The next step, before you start writing the essay, and which is just as important, is to think about how you want to organise your thoughts in your essay. Planning the structure and organising your thoughts are central processes for writing an excellent essay. You should already have an outline of what you will say in your essay and the way in which you are going to structure it before you start writing. In Short A good way to write an excellent essay is to think
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