Chapter 4: Revising your Message Flashcards
1
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tighten your message by revising for
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consciseness
2
Q
to tighten your message do these 5 things
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eliminate: wordy expressions long lead-ins unnecessary fillers redundancies, and empty words
3
Q
when micro blogging and posting on social media use
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short messages
4
Q
5 ways to make your message clear
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- keep it short and simple
- drop trite business phrases
- drop cliches
- avoid slang/buzzwords
- choose clear, precise words
5
Q
using white spaces, understanding margins, and choosing proper typefaces enhances
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readability
6
Q
add headings for
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visual impact
7
Q
when proofreading to find errors check:
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spelling, grammar, punctuation, name and numbers, and format
8
Q
how to proofread (complex documents inlcuded)
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- print and copy
- allow time to proofread
- anticipate errors
- read message at least twice
- reduce reading speed
9
Q
for proofreading handwritten messages use
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proofreading marks
10
Q
for proofreading digital documents use
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Comment and Track Changes functions
11
Q
how to evaluate the effectiveness of your message
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ask for feedback
