SSC101-Chapter 5-TF
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Change verbs to nouns whenever it is possible in order to make your writing sound more formal. For example, use the word "implementation" rather than "implement."
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Flush-right, ragged-left type is rarely used in business documents.
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Hedging statements are used when the writer wants to avoid stating a judgment as fact.
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It is a good idea to reduce your type size and decrease your margins to keep documents to as few pages as possible.
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One effective way to clarify your sentences and improve clarity is to string many nouns together as modifiers.
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One method of proofreading is to read the page backwards to help you focus on every single word.
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One way to clarify sentence structure is to keep the subject and predicate as close together as possible.
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Parallel construction occurs when a writer uses the same grammatical pattern to express similar ideas.
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Proofreading quickly is important. Therefore, you should try to complete your proofreading in just one read-through of the document to save time.
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Serif typefaces are commonly used for body text; sans serif typefaces are commonly used for headings.
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The phrase "final outcome" is an example of a dangling modifier.
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Using an extra large typeface throughout business messages makes a positive impression on the audience.
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Using dangling modifiers is one way to improve the clarity of your messages.
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Using infinitives in place of some phrases can shorten sentences and make them clearer.
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Varying sentence length is a good way to maintain reader interest.
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Word combinations that say the same thing twice, such as "round in shape," are known as redundancies.
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Writers should avoid using parallelism in bulleted lists.
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You do not need to proofread for spelling errors if you use the spell check feature on your computer.
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You should always try to proofread the entire document in one sitting, even if it is lengthy. This will prevent interference from other work and writing.
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74) The beginning and end of a message are the parts that have the most impact on an audience.