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Assalamualaikum and  Hi, I hope everyone  have a blessed after read my mnemonics :) My name is Afiq Waqiuddin and  I will choose AFIQ as my mnemonics.

Let's begin!!!

A- Adventurous. This words describe my personality. This is because I love to do adventurous activities.

F - Fearless. This words reflects me the most. This is because i strongly believe that to success we must dare to try and take risk.

I - Ideological. The use of this words will describe myself. The definition of this words is concerned with suggestive of ideas.

Q - Qualify. The meaning of this words is  be entitled to a particular benefit by fulfilling a necessary condition. This is because I can do work that someone have give it to me.

After all, I am just a normal human being. Have a lot of weakness but try very hard  to improve myself to be a better person. :)
#JZKK

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Konnichiwa🥰
Starter of wisom (Fatihah Aqilah) is here...I choose TYHAH as my nickname cuz its easy to be called.

T - Timid. I always lacking courage and self confidence, especially regarding of my own behaviour...I always doubting myself to act on something...

Y - Yonder. I am a person who is distant but insight. Just like a mob character.. but i know that i am exist

H - Hearty. I always being happy to everyone cuz i don't want to hurt anyone's heart 💕

A - Authentic. I am a genuine person..I do have feelings that i dont want to hurt..

H - Hadfah. I do have a goal in life... I want to be a person that everyone love and care.. and go to Jannah as a mukmin..🤗

#jzkk
#stillimproving
#loveeveryone

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I'm Umi :)!
U - Unpredictable. People would think that I'm quiet but I'm actually not. I'm actually loud ( so loud ) when I'm with the people that I'm comfortable with :)
M - Matured. I can view things differently in split second ( positively for sure ) no matter what people do to me. Someone can do something bad on me and I'd always create positive reason in my head on why they did that to me. My friends always said that I'm so "mak mak" because of how I'm thinking and talking. I guess "Umi" as my name really fit me lol 😂! Umi ( ام ) = Mother.
I - Independent. I'm the first child so I learn a lot especially in handling all of the houseworks because my parents aren't always at home 24 hours a day. I can clean the house, cook for my family, sent and pick my four siblings from school and I can also make them crying because I scolded them for not doing their homeworks hehe ;D

Have a good day everyone!

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S - SWEET...well you can see sweet all the time because i love to smile

H - HUGGABLE...haha..see my super international size la....:)

A - ANNOYING ...for some people i like to bother..

Y - YOUNG FOREVER! i am always young at heart

U - UNIQUE & UNICORN...of course am unique in my own class and i dream to have a unicorn as my pet...hihi

Share yours now!!!

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Assalamualaikkum and hi!! I m Wan Nur Amanina but i choose Wan.

W - Writing. I love writing so much until i can’t bear how dramatic i will be in the future after reading my own stories. I love something dramatic and for sure i m dramatic person sometimes 🤪 I wrote a few books and hand in all the books to my teacher when i was in primary school haha.

A - Ambitious. I m such a person who loves to aim the highest things in my life even i know that i can’t even do or how to get it. It just atleast you have the ambition right 🤪😂

N - Nature. I love nature so much more. You have no idea why am i can walk 60km for expedition when i was 16years 😂 Don’t ask me coz i have no idea why am i like that. My father keep forbidding me and i keep doing something that i like. Just at this age, i need to obey his words because i m getting older and he knows better.

I think only that i can describe about myself. I love you and thankyou (#jzkk) for spending your time reading this. I love you more than you know, you are the best academic advisor a.k.a lecturer ever 😍🥰😚

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Assalammualaikum and HI, I hope everyone in a pinky health! My name is Aizat Zainol so I gonna choose AIZAT for my mnemonics.

So here we go!

A- Active. For sure if you know me well im typical an active person and I hate to do nothing even for a second. ( but sometimes I also getting tired)

I- Improving. Why alphabet I for improving? It is because everyday I keep motivated and inspire myself to become a better me in all aspect that I become and being a better me from yesterday and my past.

Z- Zealous. Zealous mean a strong passion. I believe in myself that I will go on something that I want and never give up even it cost me everything. But for sure I will play it smart and not going to let myself to being hurt or killed to get it hehehe.

A- Awkward. I easily being awkward when it comes with a opposite gender. it is because i barrely didnt have a much topic to talk with them. also with my same gender if it comes they didnt not interesting to chit chat with me (face to face) or they have some story that i didnt know about.

T- Tolerant- Im typically person who can be tolerant with when it come in group task
#JZKK

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こんにちは, 여러분 안녕하세요, He

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こんにちは, 여러분 안녕하세요, Hello everyone.
My name is Nabilah.

N - NEAT... I love dress neatly because first impression is very important.
A - Anxious... I always feel anxious about something that not necessarily happen.
B - Blurry... I frequently feel blured about what happened in my surrounding.
I - Imaginary... I like to imagine about what I want to be in the future.
L - Labor... If I doing something, I will focus and and do not care about my surroundings.
A - Andamant... I always andamant with my family because I was youngest among my siblings.
H - Handy... I love to helps people in the kitchen especially help my mother cooks and wash the dishes.

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你好! (Officially Mandarin's student 🥳🥳)

NURUL IZZAH but i will choose NURUL as my unique mnemonics because people rarely called me Nurul.

N- it is important to look NEAT , because as Lynda Chalker said If you look untidy, you're considered to have an untidy mind - it's as simple as that!  Therefore i will always make sure myself is neat eventough i am not the kind of person who is good in dress up 😜

U-  i am UNPREDICTABLE person, sometimes i can be the happiest person and suddenly it will change a minute later 😂

R- RATIONAL in making decision because i know i will lose myself if my emotion take over.

U- UNABASHED (not ashamed) in greeting people first because i know people are scare of me because of my face (maybe i look fierce) therefore i will always try to make a first step🥰

L - i love to LAUGH and teased other to make them laugh too. It is because a good laugh will heals a lot of hurts. Besides thats, laughing can make us forget our problem and the best therapy for ourself.

How about you guys? 🤩

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Why D-E-E ? Read to know more..

D - DIFFERENCE... obviously i am difference from other hahaha. Im sure you guys have heard my stories (especially where do i came from and suddenly i was born In Selangor) opps.

E - EASYGOING... don't be scared, i don't eat people, i can be friends with all and a very open person but sometimes it usually depends on the individual itself.
#lovedon'thate

E - EARSPLITTING... yes i am extremly loud, especially when i laugh or even talk. DON'T BE SHY TO JOIN ME LAUGHING TOO HAHAHAH

Reasons why i choose D-E-E is because, first my name is too long and second it describes the very best out of me lol.

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HEY!!! CHECK THE 5WH & HOW QS!!!

WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?

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HEY!!! CHECK THE 5WH & HOW QS!!!

WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?

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WHY WRITING AGAIN???
WHEN TO START AND FINISH?
WHO WE WANT TO BE???
WHERE ARE WE HEADING?
HOW TO ENHANCE OUR SKILLS

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PICK ONE STORY. READ IT AND EXTRACT THE 5WH & HOW QUESTIONS

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Author Han Kang (Roberto Ricciuti / Contributor / Getty Images)

For years, the #longreads hashtag on Twitter has been filled with great story recommendations from people around the world. Pravesh Bhardwaj is a longtime contributor - throughout the year he posts his favorite short stories, and then in January we're lucky enough to get a list of his favorites to enjoy in the year ahead.
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For many years now I've been posting short stories on Twitter. It's a nightly thing: Before sitting down to write (I work on spec screenplays), I look around for a story, read it, then share it. I end up reading almost every day, irrespective of whether I am able to write something or not. (This year I am working on a screenplay that's a noirish police procedural in the Hindi language set in satellite city Noida, near New Delhi, the capital of India.)

Starting with Yiyun Li's "On the Street Where You Live" from The New Yorker, to P. D. James's "The Murder of Santa Claus" from Lithub, I read 305 stories in 2017. Here are ten that I enjoyed the most, in random order:

Alice Munro is one of my favourites, and I loved this one about a grieving woman who goes to an institution to meet her husband.

Doree had to take three buses-one to Kincardine, where she waited for one to London, where she waited again, for the city bus out to the facility. She started the trip on a Sunday at nine in the morning. Because of the waiting times between buses, it took her until about two in the afternoon to travel the hundred-odd miles. All that sitting, either on buses or in the depots, was not a thing she should have minded. Her daily work was not of the sitting-down kind.

She was a chambermaid at the Comfort Inn. She scrubbed bathrooms and stripped and made beds and vacuumed rugs and wiped mirrors. She liked the work-it occupied her thoughts to a certain extent and tired her out so that she could sleep at night. She was seldom faced with a really bad mess, though some of the women she worked with could tell stories to make your hair curl. These women were older than her, and they all thought that she should try to work her way up. They told her that she should get trained for a job behind the desk, while she was still young and decent-looking. But she was content to do what she did. She didn't want to have to talk to people.

Han Kang wrote this story way back in 1997 and this story evolved into her novel The Vegetarian, Kang's sensational introduction to the English-speaking world. (Translated from Korean by Deborah Smith.)

I struggled to recall the last occasion that I'd seen my wife naked, and it had been bright enough to see her properly. Not that year, for sure; I wasn't even certain that it had happened the year before.

How could I have failed to notice such deep bruises on the body of the only person I lived with? I tried to count the fine wrinkles radiating out from the corners of my wife's eyes. Then I told her to take off all her clothes. A red flush appeared along the line of her cheekbones, which her weight loss had left indecently sharp. She tried to remonstrate with me.

'What if someone sees?'

I was over the moon when Kazuo Ishiguro won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2017. I love his books, especially The Remains of the Day and The Unconsoled, and this short story appeared in his short-story collection Nocturnes.

Tony Gardner had been my mother's favourite. Back home, back in the communist days, it had been really hard to get records like that, but my mother had pretty much his whole collection. Once when I was a boy, I scratched one of those precious records. The apartment was so cramped, and a boy my age, you just had to move around sometimes, especially during those cold months when you couldn't go outside. So I was playing this game jumping from our little sofa to the armchair, and one time I misjudged it and hit the record player. The needle went across the record with a zip-this was long before CDs-and my mother came in from the kitchen and began shouting at me. I felt so bad, not just because she was shouting at me, but because I knew it was one of Tony Gardner's records, and I knew how much it meant to her. And I knew that this one too would now have those popping noises going through it while he crooned those American songs. Years later, when I was working in Warsaw and I got to know about black-market records, I gave my mother replacements of all her worn-out Tony Gardner albums, including that one I scratched. It took me over three years, but I kept getting them, one by one, and each time I went back to see her I'd bring her another.

A story about a young man and a young woman who take part in proxy marriages for soldiers posted abroad. I wonder why it has not been filmed.

William had no girlfriends in high school, and his mother once sat him down at the table in her spotless kitchen and asked if he was gay. She said it would be fine with her. She loved him unconditionally, and they would figure out a way to tell his father. But William wasn't gay. He was just absurdly, painfully in love with Bridey Taylor, who leaned on the piano and sang while he played, and he had no way of telling her. He was too shy to pursue other girls, even when the payoff seemed either likely or worth the agony. But he didn't tell his mother that. It was too humiliating. He just stammered an unconvincing denial.

Pachinko is one the best-received books of 2017 and I need to buy it as soon as possible.

The morning Henry Evans stopped by my office to tell me to go to Chicago, I was in the middle of my chapter-a-day habit: still in the Book of Hosea, much to my dismay, still in the Old Testament after years of dogged reading. This habit required skimming the day's chapter of the Bible (usually the length of one onion-skin page), then reading the extensive commentaries in the footnotes, then finally reading the chapter again-all of this took on average forty-five minutes. I did this at work because it was where I lived-fourteen hours a day, often six days a week. I couldn't help knowing some of the Bible because I was a P.K. (preacher's kid), but I'd started reading this fat copy of the NIV Study Bible with its elephant-gray leather cover because my mother left it for me along with her modest wedding jewelry when she died three years ago.

Lovely title and a lovely short story. It just worked its way up and overwhelmed me. If you intend to read just one story from this list, then I suggest please make it this one.

We have nothing. Out here, we have only ourselves.

This is all new to us. Once upon a time, we were in the big city, and the population of our neighborhood-a small district in a large borough in one of the nation's largest cities-the population of just our neighborhood was ten times bigger than the population of our entire city today. If you can call it a city. Everything here is called Village Something: the Village Laundromat, the Village Stationery, the Village Tavern, the Village Pizza, the Village Freez (an ice cream stand), the Village Idiot (a bar). It doesn't pretend to be what it's not.

It is not a lot. We left everything behind. I had nothing to do with it. I had nothing. It was Azita; Azita had it all.

Do you follow Rabih Alameddine on Twitter? You must... everybody must.

I descended the stairs to the living room and master bedroom. I had a strong urge to touch everything, my hands sweeping over marble, mahogany, satin, and velvet. In the bedroom, I rubbed the wallpaper, my hand grazing the soft fabric in wide sweeps. I sat on the bed, caressed the pillow, lay my head down. I usually loved smelling the scents of my parents on their bed, but something here was peculiar. I smelled foreign cologne. I stood back up, looked around, and saw one of my father's watches. It was his room all right.

I ran up the winding stairs, grabbed a washcloth from the bathroom, dropped my jeans, jumped onto my bed, and humped the soft fabric of the bedcover. Soft, rich, lush, it did not take long. I barely managed to cover my penis with the washcloth.

Francis Ford Coppola recommended this story in the By the Book Column of The New York Times as one of his favourite short stories from Zoetrope site.

Perhaps my fate was sealed when I sold my three-year-old sister. My father had taken me to a couple of cattle auctions, not minding that I was a girl-this was before Missy was born, of course-and I'd loved the fast talk and the intensity of the whole thing. So the day after my seventh birthday party, where Missy did a song for everyone while I sat alone, my chin on my hand, and meditated behind my still uncut birthday cake, it seemed to me that here was a charming and beautiful little asset that I had no further use for and could be liquidated to good effect. So I gathered a passel of children from our gated community in Houston, kids with serious money, and I had Missy do a bit of her song once more, and I said, "Ladies and gentlemen, no greater or more complete perfection of animal beauty ever stood on two legs than the little girl who stands before you. She has prizewinning breeding and good teeth. She will neither hook, kick, strike, nor bite you. She is the pride and joy and greatest treasure of the Dickerson family and she is now available to you. Who will start the bidding for this future blue-ribbon winner? Who'll offer fifty cents? Fifty cents. Who'll give me fifty?" I saw nothing but blank stares before me. I'd gotten all these kids together but I still hadn't quite gotten them into the spirit of the thing. So I looked one of these kids in the eye and I said, "You, Tony Speck. Aren't your parents rich enough to give you an allowance of fifty cents?" He made a hard, scrunched-up face and he said, "A dollar." And I was off. I finally sold her for six dollars and twenty-five cents to a quiet girl up the street whose daddy was in oil. She was an only child, a thing I made her feel sorry about when the bidding slowed down at five bucks.

A searing story dealing with abuse, about a young girl who lives with her uncle's family - her mother's brother in Accra, Ghana, after her mother abandoned her.

You can barely manage movement in the big one-piece buba you borrowed from Comfort, your cousin, under duress. The off-the-shoulder neckline keeps slipping to your elbow, exposing your (troublingly) flat chest. Absent breasts, the hem drags and gets caught underfoot, a malfunction exacerbated by your footwear, also Comfort's: gold leather stilettos two sizes too small with a thick crust of sequins and straps of no use. You've been tripping and falling around the garden all evening, with night-damp earth sucking at the heels of the shoes, the excess folds of the buba sort of draped around your body, making you look like a black Statue of Liberty.

This entertaining short story is the first published story by Wolff, about the friendship of three young men from different classes in first year college.

Eugene was a scholarship boy. One of his teachers had told him that he was too smart to be going to a regular high school and gave him a list of prep schools. Eugene applied to all of them-"just for the hell of it"-and all of them accepted him. He finally decided on Choate because only Choate had offered him a travel allowance. His father was dead and his mother, a nurse, had three other kids to support, so Eugene didn't think it would be fair to ask her for anything. As the train came into Wallingford he asked me if I would be his roommate.

p.s. I must add that I also liked Kristen Roupenian's "Cat Person" and I'm absolutely fascinated by the fact that it went viral on the internet. It was surprising to see a short story all over the place.
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Read Pravesh's story picks from 2017, 2016, and 2015.

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Definition of Professional Writing

Professional writing is a style of written communication used in a workplace environment that allows professionals (e.g. businesspeople, professors, doctors, lawyers, etc.) to make informed decisions. Professional writing typically has a formal tone and differs from written text that is considered literary or artistic, which generally seeks to entertain and/or convey a philosophical truth.

Purpose of Professional Writing

The general purpose of professional writing is to convey information to readers within a workplace context. The specific function of professional writing can be one or a mixture of the following, depending on context:

To encourage action

To instruct

To persuade

To inform

To affirm shared goals

Professional writing allows various types of professionals to communicate ideas to each other despite their different areas of expertise. For example, an engineer can explain her newly invented solar panel to the sales team by writing a paper.

Examples

No matter what you do or where you work, you're likely to see numerous examples of professional writing. A few include:

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Writing is a skill we all learn at a young age. There are different types of writing and depending on the situation, you will be required to adapt. Once you start a career, good writing skills become even more important. You are required to send professional documents or communication to various individuals. If you are a business owner, you understand the importance of professionalism. Having your staff trained in this aspect can have amazing results.

The way we communicate with customers says a lot about the business itself. Deciding to invest in training your staff to write professionally is a step in the right direction. You do not have to write a novel or offer an essay writing service Australia. The idea behind it is effective communication that speaks volumes of the brand. Here is what you can expect if you develop the writing skills of your staff.
New clients
Sending emails to potential clients needs to be nothing short of perfection. You want the client to trust that you are running a top notch company and the quality of this communication is crucial. If you have staff sending out cold emails to clients you would like to join your business, good writing skills come in handy. Growing a business in this competitive market is not always the easiest task. If you send out communication to potential clients that is sloppy and slathered with bad grammar, your chances are dwindling. Do the opposite and you are on your way to booking that client.
Happier customers
The customers you already have are important and it becomes a measure of sustainability. You do not know how to write a history essay to communicate effectively with a human being. There are some writing skills your staff will learn in the development process that stays with them for a long time. Customers are the heart of any growing business and when they are happy, business is booming. The way we handle customer complaints says a lot about how much we value them. When you and your staff have the skills to write professional responses, you can easily put a fire out before it takes over. In the end, you have a happy customer and a well-run business.
Satisfied employees
When the customer and the boss is happy, so are the employees. You investing in writing development within your business is also valued by staff wanting to learn. A lot of businesses hire people and do not do anything further to help them grow. This can easily be translated to not feeling valued. You always want your employees to be satisfied when at work because then they will keep your customers happy. A satisfied employee will also go the extra mile when working. People like to be shown that they matter in this uncertain economy. This is one of those investments that is going to pay for itself.
A happier you
Business owners are some of the most stressed out people because of the enormity of responsibilities. You cannot run every part of your business yourself and no one enjoys putting out fires. If your staff is capable of handling your customers and the positions they are in, you are more relaxed. This is not writing a Australia essay or a novel. Writing to your customers in a professional manner is also not much to ask from your staff. The problem is that a lot of people just do not have the writing capabilities that is required. Sorting this out by organizing development courses is going to assist in eliminating the problem. It is said that one can only truly give up after trying everything. Just imagine having a staff compliment who you can fully trust.
Conclusion
Writing is more important than we think. Effective communication is crucial for any business wanting to succeed. There are some investments we make that does not always pay back, but this is not one of those. At the end of the day, happy customers, satisfied staff and a relaxed owner is a great combination for a winning game plan. This is how important professional writing development is.

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Having excellent writing skills can make you an indispensable member of your team or company. And it's one of the best ways to remain consistently employable - no matter your profession. Especially when you consider that workers can spend a third of their time reading and writing emails alone (according to a Carleton University study). Then, depending on your role, it's likely that you'll also write reports and memos and, perhaps, proposals, PowerPoint presentations and social media updates.

Granted, there is an array of software to make sure that your writing is accurate and polished. So that with the click of a button, you can have perfect grammar and spelling.

But these apps can only work with what's already on the page. They don't know what was said at last month's management meeting. Or, that a client is close to canceling a contract. Or, that another needs reassurance that service delivery will be swift and hassle-free. They simply cannot read between the lines.

A recent report by management consultancy firm, McKinsey, called "Jobs lost, jobs gained: Workforce transitions in a time of automation" stated that there will be challenging transitions ahead at work. And that in about 60% of jobs, at least one-third of activities could be automated.

However, as Bernard Marr writes: there are key skills that robots simply cannot master. These include empathy, critical thinking, creativity, strategy, imagination and vision. To stay ahead of the curve, your writing needs to demonstrate these qualities. So, it's essential to plan and strategize so that you effectively straddle the line between what is said and unsaid. This is where many people slip up. And according to a Conference Board survey of 431 human resources professionals, writing is one of the biggest employee skill gaps.

Unless they're suffering a nasty case of writer's block, most people are able to physically get their words onto the page. However, the writing skills needed to truly support their business, or professional goals are often missing. These take time to master and involve a lot of a shift in mindset. For instance, the best written communicators do lots of leg-work before sending emails or typing reports. And they'll spend considerable time planning how and what to write. It takes time to learn effective writing tools, techniques, tips and tricks. But once learned, they can fast-track your success.

To get you started, here are three things you can do right now to improve your writing skills and help future-proof your career in the process.

In between deadlines, meetings and a packed schedule - it's easy to just fire off documents without really thinking through what's needed. But in a world of canned messages and auto-responders, truly thoughtful writing makes you memorable.

So, spend a few minutes thinking about the needs of your readers. Ask yourself: Who exactly are they? How much do they know about the subject/issues you're writing about? How important is what you're writing to them? What will they look for first? What is the most important thing to include? What types of data or supporting evidence do they value? What do you want them to do, say, feel and think after they've read your document?

Don't underestimate the power of these questions. For example, I once worked with a group of engineers who wrote regular reports for their clients but weren't getting much response. So, they had no idea whether they were doing a good job, or whether their clients were happy. The problem was that they wrote reports for people "out-in-the-field", some of whom didn't speak English fluently, in difficult to understand, academic language. As they shifted their thinking to the needs of their readers, they realized the need for a very different writing style.

Ask for feedback (and really listen to it)

What results or feedback (spoken or unspoken) are you experiencing with your documents? What are you doing that you could do differently? And what signs are there that your writing may need improving?

Start by considering some recent documents you have written. What kinds of frustrations might your readers have when they read these? How much of what you write do your readers instantly understand? Is there a call to action or a direct request? Have you let your readers know what you'd like them to do, feel, think or say?

In addition, don't be afraid to directly ask people what they think about your written materials. The answers may surprise you.

At work, it's essential to keep writing simple. So avoid using flowery sentences, and too much insider jargon. People tend to overestimate how much their readers know about topics that they're very familiar with. And even if your readers DO understand you, there are no extra points for making them work hard to decipher your writing. In fact, a survey by Harvard professor D.H. Menzel found that the human brain struggles to properly process sentences longer than 34 words. Keep yours at around 20 and keep them simple.

Finally, remember that writing is a muscle, and that consistent training will improve it. However, if you always focus on your readers and have a service mentality - you'll be leaps and bounds ahead of the crowd. Because the future belongs to those who can really connect and communicate.

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Why Mastering Writing Skills Can Help Future-Proof Your Career

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Having excellent writing skills can make you an indispensable member of your team or company. And it's one of the best ways to remain consistently employable - no matter your profession. Especially when you consider that workers can spend a third of their time reading and writing emails alone (according to a Carleton University study).

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The global workplace forces us to improve our communication skills. Irrespective of the field, job, and expertise, you need to be an effective communicator in order to move up the career ladder.

There are three main ways of communication in business: verbal, non-verbal and written. All of them are essential. Yet, the latter leads the list as the basic one for most jobs. No matter what level of hierarchy you are at in a company, writing skills are a valuable asset.

The list of written business communication is quite long. It includes emails, letters, reports, company brochures, presentation slides, case studies, sales materials, visual aids, social media updates, and other business documents. Whether you are connecting internally with colleagues and executives or externally to clients, the way you write can either give your career a boost or hamper your progression within the organization. Read on to see 10 benefits a good writer can get.
1. Writing skills ensure effective business communication
Business correspondence helps a company connect with partners and stakeholders. Everything you write must be tailored in a proficient, comprehensive, and informative way. Thus, the receivers will clearly understand your message.

If a text is poorly written and structured, the subordinates will have troubles with deciphering it. The message may be misinterpreted.
2. Writing skills make the difference between "good" and "bad" employees
If you are in college now, academic paper writing may seem a difficult task for you. Many students cannot fit into the deadlines and hire services like EssayPro. Wait until you need to craft a strong resume and cover letter. That is a real challenge. A document filled with grammatical errors will never make a favorable impression.
Professionals are good at composing clear messages. Employers value such workers. That's why hiring managers recruit these individuals.

If you already have a job, practice writing skills in order to stand out among your co-workers. Senior management is generally more favorably disposed towards an employee who can create excellent documentation.
3. You demonstrate your intelligence
Even if your job doesn't require a lot of writing, how you come across is crucial. A few grammatical or punctual errors may seem minor. But people do notice. And they tend to think that those who don't write well are less intelligent than those who do.

Don't let anyone dismiss you because of your poor writing skills. A few minutes of proofreading can improve the way you are perceived. Flawless documents will present you a smarter person than a colleague whose work is full of typos.
4. Good writers are credible
People with advanced writing skills are perceived as more reliable and trustworthy. It is easy to prove. Imagine that you receive an email where you notice odd abbreviations and misspelled words. What will be the first impression of the sender?

Two options are possible. And none is satisfactory for the sender. Either the person is not competent and neglects proofreading or is simply unintelligent.

Aim to be perceived as credible in the workplace. It makes you dependable, assigned with more responsibility, and a right candidate for promotion.
5. You can be more influential
Good persuasion skills help you to influence others to achieve your goals. Professors assign their students to write persuasive essays in order to prepare them for the job market by developing these significant skills.

If you are creating taglines and calls-to-action for your organization, you need to know how to develop a copy that will encourage the reader to take action. If you are describing an innovative idea that can improve a process to your manager, you should sound convincing. Every paper must communicate your ideas effectively.
6. Business writing conveys courtesy
The content of formal business correspondence mirrors the same level of politeness and considerate attention to detail that is shown in face-to-face interaction. A courteous business letter expresses the writer's personal respect for the receiver and the company they work for.

Professionals take into consideration formatting and etiquette. They also pay attention to their personal tone, clarity, and logic. They avoid poor word choice and grammar. These things can come across as lazy or even rude.
7. Writing skills help to keep good records
Information that is communicated orally isn't kept for long. That's why students take notes of lectures. As scholars use their notes to write essays, you can apply your records in your work.

Saving information on paper is the best way of preserving it for years. In fact, the most accurate knowledge that has reached us from many centuries back was from books.
8. You boost your professional confidence
Every business document has its purpose. You write a business proposal to attract investors or find partners. You send emails to reach potential customers. You craft a report to impress your boss.

When written communication leads a business to another successfully completed project, you become more confident and inspired. And writing itself gets easier.
9. You promote yourself and your career
If you are the best business communicator in your office, coworkers will ask you to for help in editing their writing pieces before they go to their supervisors. Word will get around. If the company needs someone to draft effective emails, they will ask someone who writes with clarity and accuracy. Guess who they will turn to?

The better your writing skills are, the more responsibility you will be given. That's great for you and your future career success!
10. Business writing builds a solid web presence
Business is all about presentation. Owners aim to set up an effective online presence. It helps potential customers discover the company and its products. To attain this goal, they create websites, blogs and social media accounts.

Quality content is a decisive factor here. A person who can present business in the best light and convince people to buy products or services is an irreplaceable employee.

Now you know why writing skills are significant to your career success. It is time to improve your business communication skills and reap the benefits it may bring. Otherwise, your co-workers or competitors will leave you behind.

About the Author: Michelle Brooks manages blog editing of the educational resource. As the guest blogger, she specializes in e-learning, career and self-development.

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It's your boi, N.U.C.K.E.R (Faiz²) bout to drop you with some awesome Mnemonics. Let us start with the letter of:

N - NICE...I just like to being nice to everyone even though some of them didn't know I'm just being nice.

U - UNDERDOG...No matter if I winning or losing, there is always a potential or a little bit of chance for me to make it happened or win it.

C - CONFIDENCE... "There is no 'I' in TEAM, but there is (ME) in TEAM."
-Kobe Bryant

K - KOOL...I don't need to spell it right to be KOOL.

E - ENIGMA...I'm so mysterious that even my own thought and I don't know about me.

R - RESPONSIBLE...Yeah, I'm pretty responsible.(I guess)

So, yeah...that is my Mnemonics. The name is NUCKER (Faiz ²) and go read other people Mnemonics.
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Social media has become a massively valuable platform in recent years.

With millions of active monthly users, an incredibly diverse base of users, and reach to virtually every corner of the earth, it's clear why the various platforms in the social media family, ranging from Facebook to LinkedIn, have stood out as such valuable and relevant places to share content.

But how, exactly, do you craft content that performs well on these diverse and different platforms?

In one of my first #howtowrite series, I'm here to share with you!

Read on.

How to Write Content for Social Media: 10 Tips

Since social media is such a varied and unique environment, it's critical to ensure that you're writing the right content at the right time. Here's how:

1. Optimize what you write according to the platform you write it for.

Twitter is different from Facebook, which is different from Google+, which is different from Twitter! To make the most of writing content for social media, it's critical that you take the additional time and effort needed to also optimize the content you write for the various social platforms for which you write it.

For example, do you know which of your readers frequent which platform? Do you know how long content should be for said platform, or how to present your content so that it performs the best it can on a given platform? If not, now is the time to learn. Optimizing content for the platform you publish it on is critical, and it's essential to master this skill accordingly.

Want more on the subject of "how to write?" I wrote a book all about it!

2. Add images.

Images are as critical for social media content as they are anywhere else. To make the most of your social content, fill it up with images once you've written it. Beautiful stock photos, in-depth screenshots, and even personal pictures can go a long way toward improving your content and making it feel more approachable and friendly for your readers.

To understand why this is so important to good social media content, think for a moment about how you regard posts with images vs. posts without images in your own social media news feeds. Which are more likely to get your clicks? If you answered "posts with images," you're not alone.

While people only remember 10% of what they read, they remember 65% of what they see, and pairing a relevant visual with your social media content can help it stick in your readers' heads.

3. Keep your audience in mind.

Your audience is critical when it comes to social media content, and if you don't know who they are there's no way you're going to be able to address them properly. With this in mind, do everything you can to build targeted personas, research your audience, and develop a solid understanding of who they are and what they care about.

In addition to allowing you to tailor your content more effectively, this step will also help to ensure that the posts you publish on social media will have a wide, broad reach with the potential to extend well beyond your audience.

4. Keep it about other people.

Social media can be an echo chamber for narcissism, so it's important to keep your content focused on other people. If you're one of the many social media users who finds it tough to contend with other users who publish self-centric posts on a regular basis, take heed.

Instead, keep your posts broad and externally-focused for the best result.

5. Become a master of headlines.

Social media headlines are critical to your click-through-rate, and they can make or break the success of your content. With this in mind, follow the best practices for stellar headlines. In addition to earning you more clicks, a simple tip like this can easily boost the success rate of all of your social media content and ensure that you're as close as possible to going viral online.

6. Experiment with different content types.

Social media is a great place for all sorts of content types, ranging from articles and blog posts to videos and infographics. To build a well-rounded and unique content strategy, try your hand at all of them.

In addition to giving your fans something to look forward to, this approach will also help expand your content horizons and teach you what works best with your audience and what doesn't!

7. Address your readers.

Social media works best when its personal, so don't be afraid to address your readers directly. The personal "you" makes more of a splash in the news feed than anything else, so it's smart to include it.

8. Cover trending topics.

Social media is an excellent place to tap into current events and web-wide trends. In addition to the fact that these things will generally perform well with readers, social media content has a relatively short lifespan, so using it to cover current events is a great move.

With this in mind, don't hesitate to look to trending hashtags, news sources, and industry events to come up with topics for your next batch of social media content.

9. Keep it concrete.

Social media isn't a place to get obscure and experimental with your headlines or your content. Since people skim through social media feeds so quickly, concrete, tangible, unique headlines and topics will perform the best. Don't forget to give your readers something they can hold onto.

10. Don't make promises you can't keep.

If readers click your title expecting one thing and they get another, they're bound to be disappointed, and rightfully so! With this in mind, make sure your headline and the content beneath it deliver what's promised, and don't be surprised if your CTR drops when this stops happening.

Learn how to Write for Social Media & Gain Serious Brand Attention

Social media continues to grow, and learning how to write content for social media is more critical today than it's ever been before.

When you ace your social media content, it's easy to attract readers, develop your brand identity, and spread ideas worth sharing.

It's also a great way to build an ongoing following that supports the goals and long-term objectives of your company.

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HEY!

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah :)

S - soft. I’m a really soft person 🥺 if anyone raises their voice or talks to me in a different tone I’ll overthink immediately 😂

A - attentive. I enjoy listening to people talk attentively. I enjoy being there for people whenever they need a shoulder to cry on hehe.

R - realistic. I tend to have a more realistic mindset. I prefer not to fantasize 😂

A - ageless. Just because i want to feel forever young hehehe.

H - honest. I try my best to be honest in everything i any way i can because i think that honesty is the best way to go even in the worst of situations 😬

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Hye im Dayang Syahirah. Going to. Choose Dayang as my mnemonicsss

D - Difference, i found that im different from other since people rarely approach me bcause of my serious face maybe

A - Ambitious, im an ambitious person thats why i choose this sequencd sincs i love to motivate others

Y - Yours, hahaha where's my future cause im going to be yours tbh waiting heree

A - Alone, i love to be alone actually because i feel comfortable and i dont like to make a lots of friend

N - Neat, i dont feel like i love to see a messy place where im going to clean it as soon as possible. As long as that place look good in my eyes, i'll stop.

G - Gangster,  cause my mom said i walk like gangster and push anyone that walk beside me.

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Who is S-R-I?

S - SELF-ASSURED...A self-assured 23-year-old lady as I am confident in my own abilities.

R - RESPONSIBLE...I am able to consciously make decisions.

I - IRREPLACEABLE...that's because I am one of a kind haha.

The reason why I chose S-R-I is because I carry the same name as my beloved Ibu and manja baby sister hehe.

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NADIA Neat – Tidy, smart, or well organizedAmbitious – Having desire and determination to achieve success. Daring. Try and fail, and try a few more times. Independent – Thinking and acting for oneself. Affability – Being friendly, good-natured or easy to talk to.

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NADIA Neat – Tidy, smart, or well organizedAmbitious – Having desire and determination to achieve success. Daring. Try and fail, and try a few more times. Independent – Thinking and acting for oneself. Affability – Being friendly, good-natured or easy to talk to.

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Ahlan wah sahlan everyone! I'm Ezzatee🥰

Equal - i treat all my friends equally

Zigzag - zigzag at making choices. Its hardd

Zoom - i always zoom people in and out cuz i dont trust first expression hihi

Art - what kind of art? I love coffee/latte art. I love to go to any coffee shop that do art. Sometimes i request the barista to do specific art such as swan on my latte😝

Trustworthy - i am a trustworthy person. This is also a little bit why i have slight trust issues with new people.

Embarrassed- I turn to be a shy person around big crowds.

Ethopia- i have no idea with 'e'. Errr my favourite roasted coffee is from Ethophia! 😜😜

Okay NEXT😂

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Hi everyone my name is Nazeerah bt Ahmad Zaini and I hope you guys have a bless day.

N-nervous
I choose nervous cause I tend to get nervous easily even when I looked confident on the outside.

A-associates
Cause I love socialized with other people

Z-zealous
zealous means very motivated, where I’m a highly-motivated type of person.

E-energetic
I would choose energetic cause I’m doing things with full of spirits.

E-empathic
I have soft spot and quite sensitive towards the society  and always feel pity to the in need.

R-respectful
I aspire to be a respectful person with the elders,family,fellow friends and other people.

A-amazing
Because everyone is special and they have their very own abilities that makes every single souls is amazing.

H-honest
I am likely to be a plain and straightforward person. I barely lie to anyone cause it is a bad thing to be done right? No one would be okay to be lied with.For those who love to lie “the truth hurts,but lying is worse”

That’s all,  thank you😬
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The 4 English Sentence Types – simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

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Sentence
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses.

Must start with a capital letter and end with any (.,?,!).

Word = Subject + predicate

Example – I want to eat curry with my friend.

Clause

a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate.

Particular or separate article (phrase)

Combination of pharase.

Example – while eating at stall anita was watching phone.

I walked at the park yesterday.
WHAT IS SIMPLE SENTENCE?
-a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.

WHAT IS COMPOUND SENTENCE?
-A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction. An independent clause is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a complete thought
-F(for) A(and) N(neither) B(but) O(or) Y(yet) S(so) = FANBOYS

WHAT IS COMPLEX SENTENCE?
- 1 ID+ 1 D
- subordinate conjunction
- because, since, although, after, while, even, thus, If.

WHAT IS COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES?
- 2 ID + 1 D
- A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. In simple terms, an independent clause can be a sentence on its own while a dependent clause cannot. Compound-complex sentences help us express longer more complicated thoughts, with more parts than other sentences.

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WHAT IS A SENTENCE?
-a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses.
-must have complete ideas
-must start with a capital letter and end with (./,/?/!)
-Example: Claire walks her dog.
In this complete sentence, "Claire" is the subject, "walks" is the verb, and "dog" is the object.

WHAT IS A CLAUSE?
-a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate
-particular or seperate article (phrases)
-combination of phrases
-example: "He knew", "He succeeded", "I walked"

WHAT IS SIMPLE SENTENCE?
-a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.

WHAT IS COMPOUND SENTENCE?
-A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction. An independent clause is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a complete thought
-F(for) A(and) N(neither) B(but) O(or) Y(yet) S(so) = FANBOYS

WHAT IS COMPLEX SENTENCE?
- 1 ID+ 1 D
- subordinate conjunction
- because, since, although, after, while, even, thus, If.

WHAT IS COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES?
- 2 ID + 1 D
- A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. In simple terms, an independent clause can be a sentence on its own while a dependent clause cannot. Compound-complex sentences help us express longer more complicated thoughts, with more parts than other sentences

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VWHAT IS A SENTENCE?

1.    Sentence is a combination of words. Besides that, sentence also must have start with capital letter.

2.    Sentence also must have (., ?, ,)

3.    Sentence must have a complete ideas

Example of complete sentence :

·         I ate dinner.

·         We had a three-course meal.

·         Brad came to dinner with us.

·         He loves fish tacos.

·         In the end, we all felt like we ate too much.

·         We all agreed; it was a magnificent evening.

4.    Sentence also must have subject + predicate

Example :

A predicate adjective is one of many different types of adjectives. ... In the sentence "The wall is purple," the subject is "wall," the predicate adjective is "purple" and the linking verb is "is." So, it's subject, verb, and predicate adjective.

WHAT IS CLAUSE?

1.    Particular or separate article or known as a combination of phrase.

2.Clause is a sentence because to write a words, we must write a clause before we can complete a sentences.

Example :

When it is raining. Because you were late. Before you go to bed. All of these groups of words contain both a subject and a verb, but they cannot stand alone.

WHAT IS A SIMPLE SENTENCE?

1.    Simple sentence must consist preferably one clause or one subject and one predicate.

Example :

·         Joe waited for the train. "Joe" = subject, "waited" = verb.

·         The train was late. "The train" = subject, "was" = verb.

·         Mary and Samantha took the bus. ...

·         I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station

WHAT IS COMPOUND ?

1.    A sentence with more than one subject or predicate.

Example :

a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.

2.    In order to use compound sentence, we must use coordinating conjuctions

Example :

·         You can eat your cake with a spoon or fork.

·         My dog enjoys being bathed but hates getting his nails trimmed.

·         Bill refuses to eat peas, nor will he touch carrots.

·         I hate to waste a drop of gas, for it is very expensive these days.

3.    Different between simple sentence is because a sentence that use coordinating conjuctive automatically become compound sentence.

WHAT IS A COMPLEX SENTENCE ?

1.    A sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses.

Formula : 1 ID + 1D

Example of subordinating conjuctions :

-       Because

-       Since

-       Even

-       If

-       Although

-       After

-       While

-       Thus

Example of complex sentence :

“I burned dinner” is a good example of a simple sentence/independent clause. ... An example of a complex sentence is this: “I burned dinner but not the cake.” 4) Compound-complex sentences contain two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

COMPOUND – COMPLEX SENTENCE

Formula : 2 1D + 1D

What is compound-complex sentence?

1.    A compound sentence is made of two simple sentences joined by a conjunction. A complex sentence is made of a simple sentence and a dependent, or subordinate, clause (has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. ... In other words, it is a compound sentence with a dependent, or subordinate clause.

Example :

·         Kate doesn't like cartoons because they are loud, so she doesn't watch them.

·         The dog started barking so the cat ran away and I couldn't keep up, so I stopped.

·         She likes to sleep in but she can get up early if she has work.

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WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

-          Sentence consist of Subject + Predicate + complete thought/ idea (statement & question)

-          Consist clause

-          Starts with capital letter, end with (. , ? !)

e.g : I love to sleep.

CLAUSE?

1.       Particular or separate article (phrases)

2.       Combination of phrases

e.g : Syakirah is reading a novel in her room. (dependent clauses / preposition)

TYPE OF SENTENCES

-          SIMPLE : One subject + predicate

-          COMPOUND : More subject and predicate (2 Independent clause),

-( FANBOYS )

-          COMPLEX : 1 indipendent & 1 dependent clause

-          COMPOUND COMPLEX : 2 + 1 clause

( FANBOYS & SUBOORDINATING)

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NABILAH'S NOTES

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Assalamualaikum wbt,

Below I attached the notes that I have learned and compiled for today's learning.

#jzkk to all

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What is sentence?

-combination of words eg: My dad is a teacher.

-subject + predicate eg: I eat.

- complete ideas/thoughts eg: I eat nasi lemak.

- must have clause eg: My sister sit on chair.

- must start with a capital letter & end with (., !, ?) eg: What happen to you?

Clause?

-particular or separate article

-the combination of phrases

Simple sentence

-preferable one clause

-Single subject and predicate

Compound Sentence

-has 2 ID (independent clause)

- FANBOYS – (coordinating conjuction)

F -for

A – and

N- No, neither

B- but

O- of/or

Y- yet

S- so

-eg: Amani prefer the cookies, but she is not really into cake.

Complex sentence

-must contain 1 independent clause and 1 dependent

-Containing subordinating conjuction (dependent clause)

-Because, since, even, while, after, although

Compound complex sentence

2 ID + 1D

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Coucou! My full name is Syakirah but i chose KIE as my Mnenomics .

So let’s get started ! ✨

K - Kinesthetic ; this is because i cannot learn without any physical movement. Mostly, im being an active person and i cannot be static.

I -  Improving ; I love to improve myself everyday and every year . I have new vision everytime i failed to be successful person in every second of my life hehe

E - Emotional ; i am an emotional person as i always cry whenever i watched sad movies and i will become so happy for any fun and happy events !

Lets get to know me everyone🥰

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WAN NUR AMANINA

What Is Sentence?

Consisting words.

Must start with capital letter & end with (.) (?) (!) the exclamation mark or question mark. It must have complete thought or idea.

Example : I like to play ball

What is The Clause?

Particular or separate article (phrases).

Combination of phrases.

Example : After we had lunch, we went back to work.

Formula 2 I D

FANBOYS - coordinating conjunction

F - For

A - And

N - Neither Nor

B- But

O- Or

Y - Yet

S - So

Complex Sentences

1 ID + 1 D

Using subordinating conjunctions

- because

- since

- although

- while

- seems

- even

- Thus

- if

Exclude Of Fanboys Formula

Compound Complex Sentences

Formula : 2 ID + 1 D

Sometimes using FANBOYS also

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What is a sentence?

Combinations of words that complete it self.

Ex: Nadia is in the class.

Sub + pred

Start with a capital letter

End with fullstop

Clause

Idea

Clause?

A clause is a basic unit of grammar.

Particular or separate article (phrase)

Combination of a phrase

Gerund

Compound 2ID

FANBOYS  for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so

Complex sentence

1ID + 1

EXAMPLE : When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.

Compound complex sentence

2ID+1D

FANBOYS

Ex : His blue eyes were light, bright and sparkling behind half-mooned spectacles, and his nose was very long and crooked, as though it had been broken at least twice.

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Have you ever pondered this?

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Accuracy is often compared to fluency when we talk about a learner's level of speaking or writing.

Example
A learner might be fluent (make their meaning clear) but not accurate (make a lot of mistakes).

In the classroom
Language manipulation activities can help develop accuracy. These include controlled practice, drills, the study and application of grammar rules, and activities that help students to 'notice' their own mistakes.

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Accuracy is often compared to fluency when we talk about a learner's level of speaking or writing. Example A learner might be fluent (make their meaning clear) but not accurate (make a lot of mistakes). In the classroom Language manipulation activities can help develop accuracy.

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Less is more

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Fluency vs Accuracy | British Council Foundation Indonesia

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What is more important in learning a foreign language? Fluency or accuracy?

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Be brief..edit, edit and edit

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Follow these three steps to add clarity and brevity to your writing!

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CLARITY

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This post is about writing with clarity.* It's tempting to write with fancy language and complicated sentences, but writing clearly is one of the best things you can do for your readers.

It's important to write clearly so that (a) readers understand your message and (b) the reading experience is easy for your audience.

9 Tips for Writing Clearly

Luckily, tightening up one's writing is one of the easiest skills for a writer to develop. Here are nine practical ways you can tighten your work:

1. Leave time for revisions.

Editing takes time. Budget enough into your writing schedule.

2. Cut out extra words.

There are always words, sentences, pages, even chapters (!) that can be cut. Do it and don't look back.**

3. Try footnotes.

They help you get those extra words out of your system.***

4. Err on the side of short.

Short paragraphs, short sentences, and even short words will make your work seem like less of a burden.

5. Breaks are your friend.

No, not writing breaks. Section breaks! Headers tell your reader where you're going, and give them rest stops on the way there. Chapters are also great-try to create more of them, while keeping your book the same length.

6. Eliminate jargon.

Jargon: special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. Use words others will understand.

7. Or, explain unfamiliar words.

You see what I did up there? When I defined jargon? If you must use an unfamiliar word, add a sentence or two to explain it. Same goes for unfamiliar concepts or uncommon references.

8. Switch things up with images, charts, or diagrams.

Adam L. Rosman wrote an article on " Visualizing the Law " encouraging lawyers to add images to their legal briefs. If lawyers can make their writing more fun with pictures, so can you.

9. Read the work of clear writers.

Reading may be the best way to learn how to write. Need a recommendation? Try this article by Paul Kalanithi, who was a 36-year-old neurosurgeon/cancer patient with a passion for the written word.****

Clarity Is Key

Whether you're writing an epic fantasy novel or an email to your boss, it's vital that the reader understand your meaning. Tighten your writing wherever possible to make it crystal clear.

How do you tighten up your writing? Let us know in the comments.

PRACTICE

Below is a real-life email I received at some point in my life. It's so confusing!

Take fifteen minutes to edit the email so that it makes sense.

"We need to let Facilities know which 'cube groupings' want to receive the privacy panel extensions. A cube grouping is defined as the grouping of 8 cubes clustered together, of which we have four. Then, our one standalone row of four cubes will also be a cube grouping. Before COB, please have one person from each cube grouping send in the cube grouping's preference to me via email, so I can run our preferences by the recently resurrected Cube Committee, before we submit our requests to Facilities."

Share your edited email in the comments below, and be sure to leave feedback for your fellow writers!

* Unfortunately, I now feel an incredible amount of pressure to make this the clearest post I've ever written.

** Also, I have discovered that when my writing really needs that word or sentence, it returns. Knowing that helps get over the fear of deleting something vital.

*** It's not that I'm recommending that you break all the rules in footnotes, but better to do so here than up there!

**** I was introduced to Kalanithi via this article. Based solely on his writing ability (as opposed to the topic), I bought "When Breath Becomes Air," his philosophical memoir about facing death as a doctor and patient. Heavy, huh? I read it in two days because his writing was so darn clear.

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This post is about writing with clarity.* It's tempting to write with fancy language and complicated sentences, but writing clearly is one of the best things you can do for your readers. It's important to write clearly so that (a) readers understand your message and (b) the reading experience is easy for your audience.

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Proofreading: Exercises

Correct word or form of word

Choose the correct word in each of the following sentences:

1. Three times he had made it clear to MacDonald that he did not wish to accept/except his resignation.

2. Nevertheless, there was still considerable scope for policy to affect/effect the situation.

3. Most environmental Non-Governmental Organizations regard this plan as an allusion/illusion at best.

4. The latter has the advantages that the list can easily be amended/emended and kept in the patient's notes.

5. It is the duty of us all to assure/ensure/insure that an entire cultural group is not tainted by the actions of a criminal minority.

6. The Boards of Directors of each airline would be appointed by the Cabinet, and their profits and losses would be born/ borne by the Exchequer.

7. The aims of Boniface and Chrodegang complemented/complimented each other.

8. The strategies in Axelrod's computer were definitely/definitively unconscious.

9. They are more than 300 of the world's most eminent/imminent climate scientists - in government service as well as in universities.

10. Bodlund and her colleagues find that, despite anticipated economic/economical growth of 54 per by the year 2010, total Swedish electricity-demand could decline by 25 per cent.

11. Only one contestant appeared and at the end of the prescribed/proscribed waiting period, he asked for the non-appearance of his adversary to be legally recorded.

12. In the Vedic period the abstract idea of time was regarded as the fundamental principal/principle of the universe.

13. Even though the task of pedalling on a stationary/stationery bicycle was equally demanding at all times, it was felt by the volunteers to be most difficult to achieve in the middle of the night.

14. Bacon wished to chart a root/route by which to go where no one had gone before.

15. An Act passed/past in that year gave power to the court to make an adoption order.

16. At first sight/site the failure of conditioned suppression to show context specificity looks like evidence against the notion.

17. One can waive/wave one's rights by consenting, but not by promising.

Press this if you want to check your answers: Answer

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Correct word or form of word Choose the correct word in each of the following sentences: Three times he had made it clear to MacDonald that he did not wish to accept/except his resignation. Nevertheless, there was still considerable scope for policy to affect/effect the situation.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the instructions for each section below.

AVOIDING FALSE TITLES
Rewrite these sentences, eliminating their false and contrived titles.

1. Assistant solid waste disposal director Carlos Alicea said he opposes the fee.

2. President of the Michigan Avenue boat shop Robert Ellerbee discovered the 7:05 a.m. fire.

3. The door of the 1213 Ashland Avenue home of the two female senior college students was pried open.

4. The typical 1990s American family spends 37 percent of its weekly food-budgeted dollars in restaurants.

5. The Seventh Avenue lawn furniture manufacturing company damaged by the 7:10 a.m. Tuesday fire hopes to reopen next week.

IMPROVING SENTENCES
Rewrite the following sentences, correcting all their errors. Some sentences contain more than one error.

1. The respondents agreed that the only crime serious enough to receive capital punishment as a penalty are those involving murder.

2. John Adles said the possible deformity of the child is the only circumstance in which he feels that abortion should be legal.

3. He said that before marijuana is legalized, there has to be more extensive research pointing in the direction of its being a harmless drug.

4. Academic reputation, school location, and cost were the three major items listed by college students as their reason for attending the school in which they are currently enrolled.

5. Assistant director for instruction and research in the Division of Computer Services Abraham Cohen said that every elementary school should teach their students how to use a computer.

WORDINESS
Eliminate unnecessary words from the following phrases. Simply cross off any unnecessary words in the first 18 phrases. The remaining phrases can be replaced by a single word.

in the vicinity of

did not pay attention to

took into consideration

made an investigation of

at the present time

ended by saying that

in the near future

committed an error

due to the fact that

holds the belief that

proceeded to take

made plans for

SIMPLIFYING
Substitute simpler, more commonly used and understood words for the following terms.

SIMPLIFYING
Correct the following sentences. They contain opinions, wordy phrases, passive verbs, grammatical errors and other problems that require rewriting.

1. He suffered the loss of his right eye.

2. Filing the grievance was a history teacher.

3. Police officers were summoned to the scene by a neighbor.

4. The interesting thing about the restaurant is that it has remained relatively unchanged for l00 years.

5. They reached a settlement of the debt.

6. He extended his appreciation to the persons who had supported him.

7. After you read up to the fifth chapter, you should skip over that chapter entirely.

8. It is never advisable to attempt to utilize a nail upon which there is any indication of the presence of rust.

9. There were a great number of dead leaves lying on the ground.

10. World peace is the cause to which the president is devoting his office.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the instructions for each section below. AVOIDING FALSE TITLES Rewrite these sentences, eliminating their false and contrived titles. Assistant solid waste disposal director Carlos Alicea said he opposes the fee. President of the Michigan Avenue boat shop Robert Ellerbee discovered the 7:05 a.m. fire.

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Exercise 1

Replace the following with a single word.

A large number of

Despite the fact that

Personal opinion

Each and every

Has the opportunity to

End result

At this point in time

Compare and contrast

At an early time

In a case in which

Exercise 2

Circle the unnecessary words in the following sentences.

1. The creditor must first establish that the debtor is undoubtedly bankrupt.

2. Our main role is to raise money by way of donations in order to fund the works of these charities.

3. Professor Smith was picked by each and every person on the committee.

4. As a matter of fact, Pleasantville has a strong position in the forestry industry.

5. The student needs to obtain high marks in science in order to study medicine.

6. The manager will, insofar as is possible, make sure that the information is true and accurate.

7. We will send out brochures to the general public.

8. You must be willing to challenge yourself in order to get the most out of your education at university.

Exercise 3

Make the following sentences more concise without removing any information.

1. We are working hard so the poor are given the basic essentials to lift themselves out of poverty.

2. Students should make contact with us for help with their future plans prior to the start of semester.

3. It is apparent that the tragedy could have been avoided if the company had talked to workers regarding hazards which existed in the workplace.

4. The total population of the island is 12,046 with the future possibility of 5% growth by 2012.

5. A commerce graduate can leverage knowledge they have acquired in their coursework and apply it to the real world.

Exercise 4

Make the following paragraphs more concise without removing any information.

1. As of 4 August, students will be selected using processes which have been created in accordance with legal requirements. These processes will be used along with our diversity strategy and all of its relevant policies about student selection.

2. The Passport Office is replacing free of charge until the dates specified any current passport lost, damaged or destroyed as a result of the recent floods. Eligible applicants should contact the Passport Information Service (PIS) on 998 9988 for further information.

3. If an agency or organisation breaches the privacy principles, our office may investigate the matter. Individuals can also make a privacy complaint to us about an agency or organisation if they think their information has been mishandled.

4. Aid Agency works to bring immediate assistance to people whose lives have been devastated by natural disasters and conflict. Through our work we provide emergency relief in the initial stages of the disaster, and we also provide continued support to affected communities as they rebuild and rehabilitate towards a sustainable future.

See: exercise solutions

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BY: SYAKIRAH, FAHIM AND NAZEERAH
EXERCISE 1
1. tons, thousands, gobs, mass
2. although
3. private, inner, personnel, soul, interior
4. all , everyone
5. chances, chance , option, possiblity
6. outcome, upshot, conclusion
7. currently, today, now, here
8. relate, confront, parralel, match
9. formely, earlier, before, once, already
10. anyway, despite, but, although

EXERCISE 2
1. First
2. way of
3. and every
4. as a
5. in order
6. insofar as is possible
7. out
8. in order to

EXERCISE 3
1. We are working hard so the poor will be given the basic essentials to lift themselves out of poverty.
2. Students should contact us for help with their future plans prior to start of semester.
3.Apparently, that tragedy could be avoided if the company had briefed to workers regarding hazards which existed in the workplace.
4. The population of the island is 12,046 with the possibility of 5% growth by 2012.
5. A commerce graduate can apply work using the knowledge they have acquired in their coursework.

Exercise 4
1.From 4 August, we will select students using processes that meet legal requirements, our diversity strategy and policies on student selection.

2.We are offering free replacements for current passports lost or damaged in the recent floods. You must contact us on 998 9988 by June 10.

3.We can investigate breaches of privacy principles by agencies and organisations, and privacy complaints made by individuals.

4.We help people affected by natural disasters and conflict. We provide emergency relief when disaster occurs and support communities as they rebuild.

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Nik
Aizat
Brevity Example:
1) A car has four wheels. Its is self-running. A car runs on petrol. It runs fast on smooth roads.

A car is a four-wheeled vehicle, using petrol as fuel. It runs fast on smooth roads.

2) Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too

I will find someone new, I wish the best for you

3) Doctor throws a temper tantrum towards patient as she record a video that went viral on internet.

Doctor loses cool at Rasah Clinic, video goes viral

4) JOHOR BARU :A drive-through Ramadan bazaar concept is not viable in Johor as the risk of Covid-19 infection is too high,says Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

Covid -19 : Johor Sultan says 'no' to drive -through Ramadan bazaars

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AMANINA + DAYANG

It is all about changing old information to new information.
As example, the grammar always changing as our language becomes more important.

Articles, Conjunctions or Prepositions
(a,an,or,the)
This can confuse all of you.

As example :

Articles
(unclear) A friend and helper stood nearby
(clearer) A friend and a helper stood nearby

Conjunctions
(speech) we discussed a couple issue in the meeting
(writing) we discussed a couple of issue in the meeting

Prepositions

(Incorrect) I neither believe nor approve of those attitude
(correct) I neither believe in nor approve of those attitudes

Comparisons

He is taller than his brother

The intensifies so, such and too requires a completing phrase or clause.

Example : My hair is so long that i must get ut cut today

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Faiznucker + Nadya

1. Three times he had made it clear to MacDonald that he did not wish to accept/except his resignation.

To accept is to receive, and except is to exclude, usually. Both are busy little words skipping around to different meanings, but they never run into each other. To accept is to receive something like tea, an idea, or a student into your college: He accepted tea from Annette without looking at her.

2. The aims of Boniface and Chrodegang complemented/complimented each other.

Both compliment and complement ultimately have their roots in the Latin word complēre, meaning "to complete." The word complement took a rather direct route, entering Middle English from the Latin complementum, which itself came directly from complēre. Compliment, on the other hand, came to English from Middle French by way of Italian and a Spanish word meaning "to be courteous" and "to perform what is due," that Spanish word being a modification of complēre.

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Brevity.

Brevity is a skill that we use anytime especially in social media, it is shortening the stories into a short and straight foward sentence. For example, in the news article below shows that the title for the news has been shortened into several words instead of their long headline, this shows that brevity is used in news article and erased unnecessary words to make it short.

Article:https://beta.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/agong-pm-hold-precabinet-meeting-via-video-conference-238446

We also can re-train ourselves to become brief by eliminating unnecessary words and getting straight to the point. By doing so, our arguments will become more convincing and our influencing skills, sharper. That’s mean we need to really understand about the main point.

A common example of when we tend to prolong the ‘protocol’ is when delivering bad news. However uncomfortable it is to be the bearer of whatever misfortune, let’s respect the time of the recipient and get on with it.

Case in point, the painfully long statement below:

Due to budgetary cuts ordered by our new Management and considering limited finances, we regret to inform you that despite the assurance given at our last meeting, we will only be able to manufacture 300 widgets. However, as a sign of goodwill, because we cherish your business, we wish to offer you a twenty-percent discount on the items. We sincerely apologise for inconveniences that our decision might cause you and wish you all the best in your endeavours. (78 words)

Below is the abridged version which conveys the same sentiment, but without the fluff:

Due to new budgetary cuts, we regretfully inform you that we can now only manufacture 300 widgets. However, because we value your business, we wish to offer you a twenty-percent discount on the items. We sincerely apologise for inconveniences caused. (40 words)

Bad news will always be bad news. Sugar-coating the inevitable doesn’t make it any less disappointing. State the information politely. Provide an explanation; express regret, a solution, or both; and move on.

Source: https://lucilleossai.com/blog/2016/01/13/the-3-fold-communications-dilemma-simplicity-brevity-and-clarity/

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Assalamualaikum Madam Shayu. Fatihah and Ezzatee here! #jzkk

Brevity is a skill that we use anytime especially in social media, it is shortening the stories into a short and straight foward sentence. For example, in the news article below shows that the title for the news has been shortened into several words instead of their long headline, this shows that brevity is used in news article and erased unnecessary words to make it short.

Article: https://beta.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/agong-pm-hold-precabinet-meeting-via-video-conference-238446

We also can re-train ourselves to become brief by eliminating unnecessary words and getting straight to the point. By doing so, our arguments will become more convincing and our influencing skills, sharper. That’s mean we need to really understand about the main point.

A common example of when we tend to prolong the ‘protocol’ is when delivering bad news. However uncomfortable it is to be the bearer of whatever misfortune, let’s respect the time of the recipient and get on with it.

Case in point, the painfully long statement below:

Due to budgetary cuts ordered by our new Management and considering limited finances, we regret to inform you that despite the assurance given at our last meeting, we will only be able to manufacture 300 widgets. However, as a sign of goodwill, because we cherish your business, we wish to offer you a twenty-percent discount on the items. We sincerely apologise for inconveniences that our decision might cause you and wish you all the best in your endeavours. (78 words)

Below is the abridged version which conveys the same sentiment, but without the fluff:

Due to new budgetary cuts, we regretfully inform you that we can now only manufacture 300 widgets. However, because we value your business, we wish to offer you a twenty-percent discount on the items. We sincerely apologise for inconveniences caused. (40 words)

Bad news will always be bad news. Sugar-coating the inevitable doesn’t make it any less disappointing. State the information politely. Provide an explanation; express regret, a solution, or both; and move on.

Source: https://lucilleossai.com/blog/2016/01/13/the-3-fold-communications-dilemma-simplicity-brevity-and-clarity/

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SRI NUR SABRINA BINTI MUHAMMAD AFIF + NURUL IZZAH BINTI KHAIRIL ANUAR

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https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/co-creating-classroom-behaviour-expectations

At Pakuranga College in Auckland, New Zealand, their structured professional learning programs mean staff are used to sharing and discussing evidence-based resources.

( Passive = Unclear )

The staff at the Pakuranga College in Auckland, New Zealand are used to sharing and discussing evidence-based resources in their structured professional learning programs.

( Active = Clear )

A few colleagues had been implemented some of the Rogers’ strategies in their own classroom and also shared the episode, along with its transcript by her.

( Passive = Unclear )

She implemented some of the Rogers’ strategies in her own classroom and also shared the episode, along with its transcript, with some colleagues.

( Active = Clear )

The beginner teachers were given three articles on the work of Rogers, including the transcript of the Teacher magazine podcast in the meeting at the start of this school year.

( Passive = Unclear ) Really confusing.

In a meeting at the start of this school year, the beginner teachers were given three articles on the work of Rogers, including the transcript of the Teacher magazine podcast.

( Active = Clear )

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Great social content takes time and effort to craft, just like any other piece of writing.

But I get it. You're not a master copywriter.

That's ok!

If you know your content needs editing, but you're not sure how to proofread... here's your answer.

9 social media best practices that will help you write better content in no time.

9 Social Media Best Practices to Help You Write Better Content

1. Don't cut characters

If you're writing for social media, the temptation is to cut out characters to shorten your post.

It's likely that you've seen and even used some of the most popular internet acronyms.

And while that might be ok when you're posting as an individual, it can look unprofessional as a business. It can even stop potential buyers cold in their tracks.

Imagine seeing a post from a company you respect. They've written:
"We have an amazing offer 4 u!'"
The use of 4, as opposed to "for," makes it feel as if they hurriedly wrote that post.

If they want to earn your business, that sentence should read, 'We have an amazing offer for you!'

You may feel that writing in this way is overly formal, but in fact many social media users prefer it.

As we move further away from "text speak," and closer to long form sentences, it's important that you write in a conversational and natural way.

2. Make grammar your priority

Excellent grammar is a priority whatever you're writing online, and that includes your social media posts.

Yes, social media is a less formal media than your other marketing methods, but your grammar really does have to be impeccable.

Why?

It comes down to professionalism again. Taking the time to ensure that you're using good grammar means that you care about the reader's experience.

Good grammar creates the building blocks of good writing. If you take care of your grammar, it's much easier to understand and appreciate what you're writing.

For example, good grammar includes being concrete on what you're saying, rather than using vague language.

Can you tell the difference? The first one uses active voice where the subject (the weather), performs an action.

Another example, "We have a great offer in our store today." Sounds better and is grammatically correct, rather than - "There's a great offer in the store today."

Being active rather than passive makes your writing dynamic.

Another good tip is to cut any unneeded words from your copy. You want your writing to flow, and get to the point as quickly as possible. A great tool for this is Hemingway.

Just drop your copy in to see where you're using passive voice, too many adverbs, or if your copy is too hard to read.

As you proofread, pull out any words that don't serve to further your point. It's surprising how many words you can actually cut from your copy in this way.

Afterwards, you'll have short, snappy copy that'll grab your reader's attention.

Source: visually

3. Know your homophones

Spell check is a great invention. You can do an initial sweep for spelling errors, and help you correct them in a click of a mouse.

However, that's what it should be; an initial sweep.

Don't rely on your spell check to do everything. Homophones can crop up in your writing.

They're easy to miss , and you might not even know they're there.

Why?

Because homophones are sneaky, and spell check will miss them entirely.

A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word, but is spelled differently.

Take this sentence for example: "If you want to buy, please precede to this website.'"

It sounds ok, but the word ' precede' is wrong. The sentence should read , "I f you want to buy, please proceed to this website."

It's a tiny change, but it makes all the difference.

The only way to stop this from happening is to proofread your work carefully to weed out any homophones you find.

4. Don't '!!!!!!'

Ever see those stores that have huge neon signs in the windows, that read something like, " EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!!"

They're not exactly promising, are they? If you head into that store, you're only going to find discounted goods that no one else wanted.

Now, imagine how it looks if a company uses similar tactics on social media.

If you use lots of exclamation points or other non standard punctuation, it can give off the same effect.

You'll look as though you don't respect the reader's time, and that you're not selling the quality product that you're actually trying to show off.

Instead, use your language to describe how exciting your offer is. For example, instead of writing, " Check out this amazing offer!!!!'," you could say, " We're offering this product at half price for today only. Come check it out while it's still in stock!'"

Source: Electric Literature

5. Read every post aloud

Once you've finished writing your post, you need to start proofreading it. When proofreading, the best way to do so it to read it out loud.

Why is this?

Because it forces you to look at your post from a different perspective.

You can read from the computer screen over and over, and you can still keep missing the same mistake over and over again.

If you read the piece aloud though, you're forcing your brain to look at it differently. That way, you're sure to find any errors that you've made.

Another way of doing this is to print the post off, and come back to it a little while later.

Like reading it on paper, you're doing the same thing where you're giving yourself a different perspective on what you've written.

Even just seeing it in a different medium can do a lot for your writing.

6. Use online tools

Online tools are an amazing and inexpensive way to ensure that your posts are being proofread properly.

If you're not using them already, they're a proofreading tool that you really can't be without.

They can check spelling and grammar, pick up issues that you may have missed, and even put you in touch with other writers who can help you out.

Here's some of the best tools out there that you can use right now.

1 Checker: This free to use spell checking tool will highlight and help you correct any errors in your posts. Just paste your work into your tool and you're almost done.

Academized: This tool is a fantastic grammar checker, and picks up issues that you may have missed. Best of all, it's free to use.

Cite It In: Use this tool to ensure every source you use in your writing is properly cited.

Grammark: This tool will pick up on some issues that other proofreaders can't. For example, it can help you fix run on sentences and instances of the passive voice.

Paper Fellows: This writing community is one of the best places to go if you want help with your proofreading.

Assignment Help: This writing community is the place to join if you want to improve your writing.

After The Deadline: This proofreading tool will help you pick out any spelling or grammatical errors that you may have missed.

7. Check confusable words

This is another lesson in not trusting your spell check feature. Confusable words are words that sound and look very similar, but don't mean the same thing.

It's very easy to mix them up when you're writing, and not even notice that you've used them.

If you miss them and post on social media though, it can look bad that you overlooked important details.

For example, look at this sentence: " Our manger will handle all the details."

Clearly, the writer means that the manager will handle the details, but by missing out on one letter, they've made a serious error in the sentence.

To avoid this from happening to you, you need to read your post carefully before it goes online.

Even better, have someone else read it for you.

There's a few benefits to using this technique. If you pick someone who you trust to give you an honest answer, they'll tell you exactly what needs to be fixed, and how.

It will also help you improve as a writer, giving you the skills to write even better copy in the future.

8. Find supporting references and resources

This is an incredibly important step and one you can' afford to skip.

Your social media posts reflect on you, just like your website and any other writing does.

This means that if you're going to write, make sure you back up your points with sources and references.

It's worth knowing that using sources will slowly grow your SEO results, as readers find you through these sources.

And citing your sources means that you're being clear about where you got your information. The internet is becoming less like the Wild West these days, but plagiarism is still sadly rampant.

Citing where your sources came from gives you more credibility, and shows that you're above board as a writer and as a company.

9. Make sure all of your content is copyright free and legal for use

Finally, ensure that all the material you use in your posts is free and legal to use. You may not think anything of grabbing that photo from Google Image Search, or that video from Youtube.

But I urge you, as a writer and a business - DON'T do it.

If you post content without credit, you're taking credit. The best way to avoid landing in hot water is to source your content from Creative Commons sites.

It's amazing how much is out there these days, so keep yourself safe.

Use a creative commons site and make sure to abide by their licensing requirements.

Conclusion

As you can see, there's much more to proofreading your social media posts than you thought.

It may "just" be social media, but it's something that thousands of people might read every day.

That's why your writing has to be at its absolute best.

Follow these writing tips, and you'll be ready to take on the competition online.

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There's loads of great articles about writing, including writing for social media.

Maybe this will become one of them. Whatever.

However, this piece is different.

You'll see.

Bonus: Get the step-by-step social media strategy guide with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence.

7 writing tips for social media

...and for any kind of persuasive writing.

Sure, great writing may take talent and innate creativity. And hey, you've got something to say, right? No matter your current level of experience or skills. With a little gusto in your writing step, you can make the reader feel something, take an action, or be more informed than before.

A few tips below to show you how.

Suggestion: let loose, try some (or all) of these, and repeat them for a few of your posts. Build those new writing-muscles.

You'll be amazed at how clear you'll write, and how you'll zero-in on your voice.

1. Barf it out

Writers block is a myth. if you wanna balst past it just write out anything in your head, without leaving teh keybord. just keep your fingers typing, looking at the keyboard not the screen, so your brain engages. forget about sentence structure, spelling, punctuation... just keep your fingers moving and p[ower through any blockages. do this for an articel, tech-doc, and kind of writing thingie. Even for a paragraph or three. whenever your stuck just typw. editing will come later. This is a brain excercise, not a make-it-look-just-right process. Editing comes later, but don't mix the two. It's never write the first time. but push stuff that's in your head onto the page, then mnake your 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 edits.... LATER.

Okay, I'm back.

Whenever, I'm 'stuck', for any kind of writing... I just type. Every time, something useful appears before my writing-eyes-and-brain.

The same will happen to you, too.

Punch the so-called "writer's block" right in the gut. It's bunk.

2. Write to an 8th grader

Not because they aren't smart. Because it forces you to write clearly. And to ditch the jargon and terms that eyeballs just gloss over.

"Drive innovation."

"Become a disruptor."

And my absolute non-favorite, "Transform your business...".

Oh please. Some of the most over-used, under-effective statements of all time.

Companies and their writers hide behind these terms every day, all across the web. Statistically speaking, probably you, too. I'm just sayin'.

I don't know if this intentional or not. But here's the thing...

Terms and jargon say little, while making you and your biz appear as a commodity. Like many others. Better to do the heavy lifting for the reader. Because they certainly won't. They'll stop and leave, versus stay and scroll.

Do the work. Say something real. Practice on your kid, mom, or any outsider to tell your important and useful message.

Your readers will appreciate it. It makes good business sense.

3. Write to the reader

Because no one cares about what you (or I) do. Readers only care what they can get from what you (or I) do.

So then, write from the readers' perspective. Make them the hero.

A list of features? B-o-r-i-n-g.

Words that paint a picture for how the reader's life will improve, that's the ticket.

Sometimes, "standing out" is nothing more than writing from the reader's point of view. Because most of your competitors don't.

4. Write with a purpose

And write that purpose at the top of your draft piece.

To keep your mind on the target while you write.

For an email, blog post, white paper, and of course for any social media post-be clear on the purpose.

What action do you want the reader to take?

Click the buy, call, or contact us button?

Or maybe you just want them to feel a certain way. Empathy? Bliss? Informed?

Too often, we humans write to write. Not a problem.

Unless you want to sell your stuff.

Social posts are usually a top-of-mind selling approach. And an opportunity to build, show, and share your brand.

And still, write with a purpose to raise your signal, lessen your noise.

Hey, don't forget to delete the purpose reminder at the top of your draft.

5. Write to make the reader feel successful

Which is hard to do when reading long paragraphs, without breaks-like single lines and bolded lines.

Lead your reader down the page by breaking up your message.

Short paragraphs. Short sentences. Transition lines. Bullets. Some bolded items, too. Like this one...
Allowing your readers to skim and scan your message is nice.
It helps them feel a series of successes as they move down the page.

The more they read, the more they understand.

Good for everyone, right?

Oh yeah, and questions are good too. They encourage the reader to 'lean in', with interest.

What are you doing to help your readers scroll down the page?
Maybe I've overdone the short paragraphs in this post. Maybe not. Part of the just-try-it-and-see-for-yourself model. Better 'too much' than 'too little'. You can dial it down later.
6. Write with a hyper-focus

...and with a tomato.

What the...?

Stay with me.

Too often, we look at a piece of work and think, 'Ah man, I need a bunch of time to do this post.'

There's a better way.

By defining and going after a small section or piece of your post, document or whatever you're writing. Right now. Say, in the 15 minutes before your next meeting.

1. Define a small portion to write (I'm doing this right now for this single section)

2. Set a tomato timer, that you can hear going tick-tock-tick-tock

3. Barf it out (like we talked about above)

4. Make your edits

5. Finí

6. Go to your meeting

Progress made. Feels good.

I wrote this section in 17 minutes. You can, too. String a bunch more of these together to complete your writing, iteratively. Without feeling like you have to set aside a load of time in one or two sittings.

I love the Pomodoro Technique for getting anything done with a hyper-focus.

7. Use pictures to enhance the words

I'm not going to say much about this.

Of course, pictures enhance the words.

This piece is about the words.

I don't want to leave you hanging though. Here's one of a thousand good reads about adding pictures to your work.

7 writing tools for social media

Opinion: writing for social media is fun. Those writing tips and tricks help me enjoy the process. And so do these writing tools.

When writing, I usually do web searches to find related content or topics. These often become input into my writing piece. I arrange browser instances and tabs within each instance. Then, place them carefully on the screen to move around as needed.

Now, say I need to work on something else. Fine:

Click on the session buddy icon, in the Chrome toolbar

Name and save the session

Close the all the windows

Now you're ready for action on a new task. Distraction free. Without any browser clutter.
Then, when it's time to resume that project:

Click on the session buddy icon

Select and open the named session

Everything like before, instantly

Here's a list of alternatives. Try and use what works for you.

Good for: Writing anything succinctly and clearly.
Cost: Free online, $19.99 for the desktop app.

Hemingway app will make you a better writer. Period.

That whole jargon thing I complain about, it all goes away when you write like Ernest did.

Same for long sentences, unnecessary adverbs, superlative adjectives, and passive phrases. And, with hints for alternatives.

Write what you write

Paste it into Hemingway app

Visually see what works, what doesn't

Make your changes, to do more of what does work

Paste back into your writing piece

Use Hemingway app often to build your writing skills. After a bit you'll need it less. Though I still use it often to keep me in check. An amazing tool.

Markdown allows you to write plain text for nearly all your writing projects. Find and choose a Markdown editor, for Windows, Mac or web.

Word, Google Docs, and the others of that same ilk? Oh please.

Feature bloat, complex to use, and limited to a tool. No thanks.

Markdown just works. With a simple WYSIWYG editor for headers, bolding, italics, bullets, highlight, horizontal dividers, and quotes.

Who needs more than that?

And, instantly convert your work to HTML to post on any platform, using their already-in-place CSS formatting.
In other words... you write text, export as HTML, publish anywhere.
Not sold?

Fine, try it out on your next writing piece. Easy to learn, even easier to use.

Markdown is the only way I write nowadays. Be careful, the same might happen to you. If you're lucky.

There's plenty of clutter in life. ZenPen is one small corner of the distraction-free-universe to help you write without outside interference.

Go to zenpen.io

Type and write

Copy and paste, or download (via markdown, plain text, or html)

Do something beautiful with your new Pulitzer-prize-like content

Grammarly promises to keep your social posts on point. It will flag everything from contextual spelling errors to poor word choices. And, the tool integrates with lots of online platforms, including Twitter, Gmail, and Tumblr.

I make up words all the time, and misspell others. Not always a bad thing for getting people's attention. As long as one is intentional about it.

Use Grammarly to convert the unintentional to the intentional.

I know, I already mentioned this.

It's worth another mention.

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a timer to break down work into 25 minute intervals (usually), separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro (Italian for tomato).

Cute, huh?
But Pomodoro is more than cute for getting s&$% done.
I use it all over the place, especially when writing:

Define a section or two to write

Set the timer (for 25 minutes)

Work until it rings (and only on that task)

Put down a checkmark on a piece of paper

Take a short break

Lather, rinse, repeat

Works as a good tracker, too. For instance, four checkmarks = about two hours for the completed effort.

I use an online Pomodoro timer that makes an obvious tick-tock (a kitchen timer works great, too). My wife knows not to interrupt me when in this highly-focused state.

As long as I follow up with her about the ever growing to-do list she came to me for.

Dropbox paper is my main writing, editing, and collaboration tool. Clients dig it, too. I teach them how to use it in one minute.

It looks and reads beautiful

Super-duper easy to write, distraction free (with a simple toolbar that pops up only when text is highlighted)

Works as web content editor, versus a document editor (who needs line breaks anymore?)

Write together with others, real-time

Alert your mates, immediately, with comments off to the side

Export and download in the common formats to publish elsewhere

Not much more to say. Try it yourself. I dare you.
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The ever-changing social platform algorithms make it increasingly harder to generate engagement with your social media posts. By applying some simple writing tips, however, you can make your message more appealing to more people.

If you invest time, effort and money into posting on social media, I'm sure you want to get a good return on your investment. That return should see you meeting, or exceeding, the goals you've identified for each platform - but if you post without a social media strategy, which outlines how each platform will help you accomplish your business goals, many of your efforts will be wasted.

Having a social media strategy and action plan, based on your unique business goals, resources and available time, is essential to your success.

Yet even with a well laid out action plan, you still need to create social media posts and content that speak to your identified audience, and inspire them to take action.

In this post, I'll share seven social media content writing tips for creating posts that get the attention of your target audience, and inspire engagement.

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The ever-changing social platform algorithms make it increasingly harder to generate engagement with your social media posts. By applying some simple writing tips, however, you can make your message more appealing to more people. If you invest time, effort and money into posting on social media, I'm sure you want to get a good return on your investment.

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The platforms to use and those to avoid.

"An phone with the Facebook app open next to Scrabble pieces arranged in the words "social media"" by William Iven on Unsplash

There are 5.1 billion social media users.

210 million people suffer from social media addiction.

Teenagers who spend five hours a day on social media are two times more likely to develop depression.

Social media is both a curse and a blessing for many people. I have spent the last six months working on five platforms as a writer. Here are the results of which are the most beneficial to a writer, in order of importance.

Twitter

Twitter has a real writer and blogger network. The people I have interacted with have always been supportive and friendly. Yes, the platform does have a large percentage of trolls but with the block option, this should not be a problem.

If you wish to establish yourself on Twitter you need to use popular hashtags for your area of expertise. The three I have found the most successful are: #writerslife, #writerscommunity and #amwriting.

It is important that you have genuine followers on Twitter. Not the follow, for a follow type. I dedicated a whole post on 'How to Get Genuine Twitter Followers.'

I link all my articles to Twitter and share a link to everything I write. If you use WordPress this is easy to set up, even for scheduled posts. I also post every 4-6 hours, always using hashtags. To enable me to do this at difficult times I use a scheduling application. Smart post I would recommend. With Smart post, you can write up to 75 tweets for scheduling in the future.

Instagram

Instagram is another platform that has a real writer community. It is also important to use hashtags on Instagram. Many of the same hashtags work, although, I would also use #writersofinstagram.

As with all social media platforms, there is a dark side to Instagram. The range of filters has lead to body image problems. Some of my friend's don't look like themselves anymore. Having said that you can always use it to your advantage and have a stunning author photo.

Many writers state that using the story feature, results in more followers. As you can now use text in your stories it is a great way to advertise yourself and your books.

At present, you cannot link to other pages in your posts. You can in your profile and I suggest you use this to your full advantage to point followers to your work.

Litsy

Litsy is a relatively new platform and many may not have heard of it. I describe it as Twitter for books. Unlike Goodreads, Litsy allows you to communicate with others and set up a following.

If you are a book blogger it is a must, as you can post your reviews there. Not only will your followers see it but, anyone that logs they are reading that particular book will be directed towards your review.

As a writer, you have the opportunity to set up a following and interact with your readers.

Litsy does not use hashtags in the traditional sense. It is worth looking out for the challenges and participating in some of these though.

Facebook

A Facebook page again allows you to set up a following and communicate with your followers. There are also several features that allow you to sell your books on Facebook.

Although this sounds perfect it is Facebook's practices that let it down. Daily they contact you and ask you to place an advert for your site. They never let up, if it is not messages and notifications, it is posts asking you on your timeline. These are so frequent they become spam. To research how effective these were I paid for one advert for £8. I got 123 views and 23 likes, not exactly the high statistics they publish.

I have a mixed opinion on the groups on Facebook. Some have been supportive and I could not function without them. Others I have been abused on. The tip is to join a few and see where you fit.

It is also worth mentioning that Facebook is the only social media platform I have been trolled on.

Snapchat

Personally, I don't get Snapchat, it is an age thing. There are many celebrities who report great results, as a writer it doesn't work. I tried, I failed, I deleted it.
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Whichever platform you use the advice is the same for all. Interact, reply to comments and post regularly. Ensure you have a full profile that links to all your work and a profile picture.

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A Writers Opinion on 5 Social Media Platforms

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The platforms to use and those to avoid. There are 5.1 billion social media users. 210 million people suffer from social media addiction. Teenagers who spend five hours a day on social media are two times more likely to develop depression. Social media is both a curse and a blessing for many people.

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MasterChef UK Judge Gets Hammered By Netizens After Tweeting "Maybe Rendang Is Indonesian"

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[Marketing]

Earlier this afternoon something interesting on my Facebook newsfeed caught my attention - Paradigm Mall.

Paradigm Mall? The one in Kelana Jaya with the catchy radio ads? I have been planning to go visit it (what's with us Malaysians and shopping malls anyway) ever since my friend Pearl checked-in during her visit on the official opening day.

Was it a review on a new outlet perhaps? An interesting shop? Bubble tea outlet there maybe?

Well this is what I read on Leonard Chua's Facebook...

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"Hey Freddie, sure! You know MAGIC wor! However expensive also we can afford!!..."
Woah!!! Are you kidding me? This is pretty shocking! How can a mall (or brand for that matter) answer in that unprofessional and sarcastic manner?

Hello? Have you heard of customer service and public relations before?

Ok so 'Freddie' might be a troll working/ employed by a competitor mall but in no universe would I ever expect the mall/ brand to reply in such a manner!

FYI if you don't know what a 'troll' is here is the definition by Wikipedia:
In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. The noun troll may refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted."
Of course this sparked printscreens/ screen-captures and of 12.30am today Leonard's printscreen had generated 1,600+ 'shares' on Facebook and while threads about it had hundreds of not too pleasant remarks about Paradigm Mall's unexpected response!

Btw in case you were wondering, the original thread is here - https://www.facebook.com/ParadigmMall/posts/340083932729355?ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment

After a couple of hours of the thread making it's way around cyberspace Paradigm Mall's Centre Manager Carrie Kon made a short apology for the incident in the same but it was a case of too little too late as incensed netizens were already spreading it like wildfire.

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Then an hour or two after Carrie's apology there was this statement by the GM of WCT Land which is the developer and owner of the mall.

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You can find the GM's statement here - https://www.facebook.com/ParadigmMall/posts/341646812573067?ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment_reply
A lot of brands will try to spend the most minimal amount on online/ social media marketing (or even worse - trying to get free publicity) as they don't realise its importance. Well I hope this incident will go to show that social media marketing is important and brands should invest in quality managers and quality online media.
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To digress from the original topic, there was another incident at a mall - this time at The Curve. Quite a scary one too! A girl got kidnapped while in the basement of the mall however fortunately she managed to escape.

This was reminiscent of the Canny Ong rape and murder case that took place in BSC. This was also not the first incident at The Curve as back in 2005 the owner of a children's apparel boutique in The Curve got raped and murdered right in her shop and till today the perpetrator has not been caught.

Here is the personal account of the victim Chin Xin Ci - https://www.facebook.com/notes/chin-xin-ci/30-hours-ago-i-escaped-from-being-kidnapped/10150980821959859

We live in dangerous times. Please be aware of your surroundings and don't play with your phone while you're walking around in public as it will distract your attention from would be dangers.

Instagram, What's App, BBM, Twitter, Facebook, etc. etc. can wait. Safety is paramount.

If you're walking to your vehicle and you feel uneasy do head back into the mall and request that a security guard escort you to your car.

Don't rely on anyone to help you. You must help yourself first by staying vigilant at all times! Do remind your family members, girlfriends and indeed everyone to be careful when out and about.

To guys out there, if you notice someone in distress don't just stand there and watch! Do act and intervene if possible or at the very least calls the police. You just might save a life!

Here's a video of someone who just stood and watched a snatch theft in progress.

Managing Editor and Founder of MHB Digital - http://mhbdigital.com More than 15 years of media, marketing, and management experience with various media owners and publishers.

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Resources - Shirley's Articles For Reprint What Is Good Business Writing? If you're like most people, you probably write at work all the time: messages to stakeholders and collaborators, proposals to clients, reports to senior managers, plus of course a constant flow of emails to colleagues and customers.

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Plain English For Better Business Writing

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Resources - Shirley's Articles For Reprint Plain English For Better Business Writing Do you think using big words and long sentences will impress your readers? Do you think using a long phrase is better than one word? Do you think it's fine to use abbreviations, jargon and management buzzwords?

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Follow these email etiquette tips in order to write more effective email.

While Millennials typically prefer texting, the improvised, back-and-forth pattern we expect of texting conversations differs greatly from the pre-planned, more self-contained messages most professionals expect in the workplace.

If you are planning an outing with friends, you expect multiple rapid exchanges asking for clarification and providing corrections on the fly. Since you are usually texting somebody you already know well, about a shared interest, you don't need to provide much context.

But most professionals do not want to engage in a leisurely back-and-forth in order to get their work done. They want to clear this item from their inbox, perhaps by passing it to an assistant or kicking it upstream, without having to ask the sender "I dunno, what do you think?" or "What did you mean by that emoji?"
Originally written by Jessica Bauer in 2000; expanded and maintained by Dennis G. Jerz
1. Write a meaningful subject line.

Before you hit "send," take a moment to write a subject line that accurately describes the content, giving your reader a concrete reason to open your message. A vague or blank subject line is a missed opportunity to inform or persuade your reader.

Remember - your message is not the only one in your recipient's mailbox. A clear subject line will help a busy professional to decide that your email is worthwhile.

Subject: [Blank]

A blank subject line suggests that your name in the "From" line is all your recipient should need in order to make you message a top priority. That could come across as arrogant, or at the very least, thoughtless. A well-chosen subject line is an important opportunity to inform and persuade your reader.

Rather than brashly announcing that the secret contents of your mystery message are inexplicably important...

...write a functional subject line that actually conveys the important idea.

If the question is quick, why not just ask it in the subject line? This subject line is hardly useful.

Fractionally better - provided that the recipient remembers why a follow-up was necessary.

Many email users get scads of virus-laden spam with vague titles like this. The more specific you are, the more likely your recipient's spam-blocker will let your message through.

Upon reading this revised, informative subject line, the recipient immediately starts thinking about the size of the room, not about whether it will be worth it to open the email.

2. Keep the message focused.

Purpose: Any textbook on business and professional writing will include examples of complaint and adjustment letters, proposal letters, progress reports, application letters, and so forth.

Directness: You probably don't need to open with "Dear Ms. Jones," engage in personal chit-chat, and close with "Yours Truly." (If you really want to be that formal, send a letter on paper instead.)

Organization: Readers will often get partway through a complex message, hit "reply" as soon as they have something to contribute, and forget to read the rest. That's human nature.

Number your points in more complex message. (Start with a clear statement of how many parts there are to your message.)

Split unrelated points into separate, purposeful emails.

If you send all your employees a message that only relates to some of them, a lot of people will waste time reading the whole thing, in order to determine whether any part of it applies to them.

Other people will give up as soon as they find any detail that does not apply to them. (Again, this is human nature.)

Politeness: Please and thank-you are still important, but wordiness wastes your reader's time (which is rude).

Indirect and wasteful: "Dearest Arnold: I would be very much obliged if, at your earliest convenience, you could send me the current password for the website. I look forward to your response. Have a nice day! Yours Truly, Philomena."

Blunt to the point of rudeness: "Need the password for the website."

If you get a message like this, you might assume the sender trusts you and really needs your help; however, if you send a message like this, you might appear needy and panicky. Is that how you want to come across? Think about it.

Urgent, yet polite: "Site is down, but I can't troubleshoot without the new password. Do you know it?"

Why are you writing? Are you responding to a request? Apologizing for an error on your part? Asking for the recipient to take some action for you?

Proofread, especially when your message asks your recipient to do work for you. All-caps comes across as shouting, and no-caps makes you look like a lazy teenager. Regardless of your intention, people will respond accordingly.

If you are in middle school, a gushing statement "thx 4 ur help 2day ur gr8!″ may make a busy professional smile - or shudder.

Often, the sweetness of the gesture won't be enough. u want ur prof r ur boss 2 think u cant spl? LOL ;-)

Write short paragraphs, separated by blank lines. Most people find unbroken blocks of text boring, or even intimidating. Take the time to format your message for the ease of your reader.

Avoid fancy typefaces. Don't depend upon bold font or large size to add nuances. Your recipient's email reader may not have all the features that yours does. In a pinch, use asterisks to show *emphasis*.

To help your reader focus on your message: keep your text readable.

3. Avoid attachments.

Rather than forcing you reader to download an attachment and open it in a separate program, you will probably get faster results if you just copy-paste the most important part of the document into the body of your message.

To: All 1000 Employees
From: Eager Edgar
Subject: A helpful book everyone should read
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Hello, everyone. I've attached a PDF that I think you'll all find very useful. This is the third time I sent it the file - the version I sent yesterday had a typo on page 207, so I've sent the whole thing again. Since some of you noted that the large file size makes it a bit awkward, I've also attached each chapter as a separate document. Let me know what you think!Attachments:

Big Honking File.pdf (356MB)

BHF Cover.pdf (25MB)

BHF Chapter 1.pdf (35MB)

[... ]

Okay, raise your hands... how many of us would delete the above message immediately, without looking at *any* of those attachments?

To: Bessie Professional
From: Morris Ponsybil
Subject: Email tips - a subject for an office workshop?
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Bessie, I came across some tips on streamlining professional communications. Has anyone volunteered to present at the office workshop next month? Let me know if you'd like me to run a little seminar (20 minutes?) on using email effectively. Below, I'll paste the table of contents. I'll send you the whole thing as a PDF if you want it.Table of Contents

1. Write a meaningful subject line.

2. Keep the message focused and readable.

3. Avoid attachments.

4. [...]

consume bandwidth (do you want your recipient to ignore your request so as to avoid paying for a mobile download?)

can carry viruses

don't always translate correctly for people who read their email on portable devices.

may require your recipient to have certain software installed (such as Microsoft Publisher or Apple's Pages)

Recognize that attachments

4. Identify yourself clearly.

If you telephoned someone outside your closest circle, someone who probably wouldn't recognize your voice, you would probably say something like "Hello, Ms. Wordsworth, this is Sally Griffin." A formal "Dear Ms. Wordsworth" salutation is not necessary for routine workplace communication.

When we send text messages to our friends, we expect a lot of back-and-forth. But professionals who use email don't enjoy getting a cryptic message from an email address they don't recognize.

While a routine email does not require a formal salutation such as "Dear Ms. Wordsworth," ask yourself whether the person you are writing knows you well enough to recognize your email address.

To: Professor Blinderson
From: FuZzYkItTy2000@hotmail.com
Subject: [Blank]Yo goin 2 miss class whats the homework

Professor Blinderson will probably reply, "Please let me know your name and which class you're in, so that I can respond meaningfully. I don't recognize the address FuZzYkItTy2000@hotmail.com."

To: Professor Blinderson
From: m.ponsybil@gmail.com
Subject: EL227 Absence, Oct 10Hello, Prof. Blinderson. This is Morris Ponsybil, from EL227 section 2.This morning, I just found out that the curling team has advanced to the playoffs, so I'm going to be out of town on the 10th.According to the syllabus, it looks like I will miss a paper workshop and the discussion of Chapter 10. May I email you my Chapter 10 discussion questions before I leave town? And could I come to your office hour at 2pm on the 12th, in order to discuss the paper? I've asked Cheryl Jones to take notes for me.Thank you very much. I'll see you in class tomorrow.

If you are asking the other person to do you a favor, providing the right information will give him or her a good reason to decide in your favor. In this case, Morris Ponsybil shows his professor he cares enough about the class to propose a solution to the problem his absence will cause.

When contacting someone cold, be polite and brief. If you are asking for a stranger to do something for you for free, be prepared to hear nothing in response.

Even if you already have a connection with the person you are contacting, a little context is helpful. Every fall, I get emails from "bad_boy2315@yahoo.com" or "FuZzYkItTy2000@hotmail.com" who ask a question about "class" and don't sign their real names.

If you are following up on a face-to-face contact, you might appear too timid if you assume your recipient doesn't remember you; but you can drop casual hints to jog their memory: "I enjoyed talking with you about usability testing in the elevator the other day."

While formal phrases such as "Dear Professor Sneedlewood" and "Sincerely Yours," are unnecessary in email, when contacting someone outside your own organization, you should write a signature line that includes your full name and at least a link to a blog or online profile page (something that does not require your recipient to log in first).

5. Be kind. Don't flame.

Think before you click "Send."

If you find yourself writing in anger, save a draft, go get a cup of coffee, and imagine that tomorrow morning someone has taped your email outside your door. Would your associates and friends be shocked by your language or attitude?

Or would they be impressed by how you kept your cool, how you ignored the bait when your correspondent stooped to personal attacks, and how you carefully explained your position (or admitted your error, or asked for a reconsideration, etc.)>

Will you have to work with this person for several months? Do you want a copy of your bitter screed to surface years from now, when you want a letter of recommendation?

@!$% &*@!! &(*!

Go ahead... write it, revise it, liven it up with traditional Lebanese curses, print it out, throw darts on it, and scribble on it with crayon. Do whatever you need in order to get it out of your system. Just don't hit "Send" while you're still angry.

From: Clair Haddad
To: Ann O. Ying
Subject: Re: Ongoing Problems with ProjectI'm not sure how to respond, since last week you told Sue that you didn't need any extra training, so I cancelled Wednesday's workshop. I can CC Sue in on this thread if you like, since she's the one who will have to approve the budget if we reschedule it. Meanwhile, I can loan you my copies of the manual, or we can look into shifting the work to someone else. Let me know what you'd like me to do next.-Original Message -
From: Ann O. Ying
I tried all morning to get in touch with you. Couldn't you find a few minutes in between meetings to check your messages? I'm having a rough time on this project, and I'm sorry if this is last-minute, but I've never done this before and I think the least you could do is take some time to explain it again.

If your recipient has just lambasted you with an angry message, rather than reply with a point-by-point rebuttal, you can always respond with a brief note like this, which

1. casually invokes the name of someone the angry correspondent is likely to respect (in order to diffuse any personal antagonism that may otherwise have developed) and

2. refocuses the conversation on solutions (in this conversation, Ann has already dug herself into a hole, and Clair has nothing to gain by joining her there)

6. Proofread.

If you are asking someone else to do work for you, take the time to make your message look professional.

While your spell checker won't catch every mistake, at the very least it will catch a few typos. If you are sending a message that will be read by someone higher up on the chain of command (a superior or professor, for instance), or if you're about to mass-mail dozens or thousands of people, take an extra minute or two before you hit "send". Show a draft to a close associate, in order to see whether it actually makes sense.

7. Don't assume privacy.

A good motto: praise in public, and criticize in private. Don't send anything over email that you wouldn't want posted - with your name attached - in the break room.

Email is not secure. Just as random pedestrians could reach into a physical mailbox and intercept envelopes, a curious hacker, a malicious criminal, and your IT department can probably read any and all email messages in your work account.

you are uninformed about the truth

you are informed but deliberately misrepresenting the truth

your confused and conflicting emails mean you aren't a reliable source for determining the truth

If you stretch the truth in an email (downplaying a problem, leaving out an important detail, etc.), you're creating a written record that your recipient can (and will) use to determine whether

8. Distinguish between formal and informal situations.

When you are writing to a friend or a close colleague, it is OK to use "smilies" :-) , abbreviations (IIRC for "if I recall correctly", LOL for "laughing out loud," etc.) and nonstandard punctuation and spelling (like that found in instant messaging or chat rooms).

These linguistic shortcuts are generally signs of friendly intimacy, like sharing cold pizza with a family friend. If you tried to share that same cold pizza with a first date, or a visiting dignitary, you would give off the impression that you did not really care about the meeting. By the same token, don't use informal language when your reader expects a more formal approach.

Always know the situation, and write accordingly.

9. Respond Promptly.

If you want to appear professional and courteous, make yourself available to your online correspondents. Even if your reply is, "Sorry, I'm too busy to help you now," at least your correspondent won't be waiting in vain for your reply.

10. Show Respect and Restraint

Many a flame war has been started by someone who hit "reply all" instead of "reply."

While most people know that email is not private, it is good form to ask the sender before forwarding a personal message. If someone emails you a request, it is perfectly acceptable to forward the request to a person who can help - but forwarding a message in order to ridicule the sender is tacky.

Use BCC instead of CC when sending sensitive information to large groups. (For example, a professor sending a bulk message to students who are in danger of failing, or an employer telling unsuccessful applicants that a position is no longer open.) The name of everyone in the CC list goes out with the message, but the names of people on the BCC list ("blind carbon copy") are hidden. Put your own name in the "To" box if your mail editor doesn't like the blank space.
Sometimes Email is Too Fast!
Be tolerant of other people's etiquette blunders. If you think you've been insulted, quote the line back to your sender and add a neutral comment such as, "I'm not sure how to interpret this... could you elaborate?"

A colleague once asked me for help, and then almost immediately sent a follow-up informing me she had solved the problem on her own.

But before reading her second message, I replied at length to the first. Once I learned that there was no need for any reply, I worried that my response would seem pompous, so I followed up with a quick apology:

"Should have paid closer attention to my email."

What I meant to say was "[I] should have looked more carefully at my[list of incoming] email [before replying]," but I could tell from my colleague's terse reply that she had interpreted it as if I was criticizing her.

If I hadn't responded so quickly to the first message, I would have saved myself the time I spent writing a long answer to an obsolete question. If I hadn't responded so quickly to the second message, I might not have alienated the person I had been so eager to help. -DGJ

Alsop, Stewart. "My Rules of Polite Digital Communication." Fortune. 142.2 (10 July 2000): p 76. Online. Academic Search Elite. 9 October 2000.

Cronin, Jennifer. "Netiquette, schmetiquette." Des Moines Business Record 16.24 (12 June 2000): p 11. Online. MasterFILE Premier. 9 October 2000.

"Email Etiquette." I Will Follow Services. 1997. <http://www.iwillfollow.com/emailetiquette.html>. 9 October 2000.

Nucifora, Alf. "Use etiquette when messaging via email." Memphis Business Journal 21.51 (14 April 2000): p23. Online. MasterFILE Premier. 9 October 2000.

Thorton, Sam. "Rules and Regulations: Email Etiquette." 29 April 1998. <http://www.lse.ac.uk/Depts/ITS/rules/email.htm>. 9 October
2000.

References & Further Reading

See Also

Surviving Group Projects in College: Helpful Tips.
What can you do to increase your chances of having a successful group project?

12 Dec 2000 - first submitted by Bauer
23 Jan 2001 - posted by Jerz
16 Feb 2001 - updated by Jerz
25 Oct 2001 - minor updates by Jerz
16 Apr 2003 - further updates & changes by Jerz
10 Jun 2004 - strengthened advice against attachments
28 Aug 2004 - trimmed a few minor redundancies
19 May 2008 - updated items 1-3
20 May 2008 - updated items 2-4
23 Jun 2008 - corrected typos identified by Bob Folline
04 Mar 2010 - adding considerations for mobile email users
08 Mar 2011 - formatting changes
20 Dec 2011 - changed "e-mail" to "email" throughout
03 May 2012- very minor tweaks
22 May 2013- updated info on attachments; minor tweaks to layout and phrasing
02 Jun 2015 - updated items 2&3; minor tweaks throughout
18 Jun 2017 - modest tweaks; added references to emojis; removed a dated reference to " PDAs "

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