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02-SEVEN Steps To Effective - Writing IIT Jodhpur
02-SEVEN Steps To Effective - Writing IIT Jodhpur
Business Writing
Neeraj Gupta
ng2560@yahoo.com
Need for Effective Writing
Characteristics
of Effective Messages
Clarity
Precision-
and Conciseness- Directed to specific audience
(use visuals, tables to clarify)
Persuasion Recommendations
(show the benefits) (course of action)
General Writing Standards
Establish your purpose
for writing
Clearly state
recommendation,
conclusion or action
Use vocabulary that
people can relate to
Use the active voice
Use short sentences (an
average of 15 or fewer
words)
General Writing Standards
Use short words (three
syllables or fewer)
Write paragraphs that
average 6 to 7
sentences in length
Use correct spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
Use proper visuals to
support
The Process and the Elements
ELEMENTS PROCESS STANDARD
ELEMENTS STANDARD
PROCESS