This unit will show you how and when to use the direct communication we discussed in Unit 1. Now that you're familiar with using direct communication in business writing, you can practice using it to communicate professionally. Business writers use many small genres, or writing categories, such as emails, memos, reports, and even text messages. In this unit, you'll practice using concision to continue being direct with your writing, and see a variety of different business writing categories. Finally, you'll have the opportunity to revise an email to make it fit business writing guidelines.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 6 hours.
This article will teach you strategies to improve concision in writing, like using straightforward sentence structure.
A memorandum, often referred to as a memo, is a common document used in business writing. These documents address a recipient at the top, have a clear subject focus, and get right to the main idea so that the reader can understand the message quickly and easily. Memos require concise writing and clear ideas. Review this article on memos to see how concise writing is important for these documents and tips for effective business memos.
Most business communications are in fact "informative" messages. This article will help you Identify the appropriate use of informative business messages.
The way that you represent yourself in writing carries significant weight. This article outlines the guidelines for communicating through text messages, emails, memos, and letters.
Take this assessment to see how well you understood this unit.