Writing accurately is a topic that is usually brushed on at some point in high school and college, but many people usually overlook the importance of it in the real world. Going into a business career myself, I have learned the value of proper grammar, word choice, punctuation, and format. There are several ways that one can prepare for professional writing in addition to related courses.
First, it is important to always spell check any work if possible. This includes any e-mails, homework assignments, papers, etc. When using spell check, rather than simply accepting mistakes and moving on, I suggest looking at what the mistakes actually are. By understanding what is wrong and why it is wrong, you can avoid making the same mistakes in the future, and especially when spell check is not available.
It is also important to look at the format of what you are writing. Whether or not to use indentations, as well as how formal or informal the document is, are two very key factors in any document I am constructing. Whether is is an e-mail to a co-worker through an intranet or a memo to an entire staff, makes a big difference in how you want to construct the document. Take the time to consider these factors before rushing a document that may be criticized at best.
Some more worthwhile information on the subject can be found in the following YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdK2E6pKQno
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You have a great suggestion of actually paying attention to what was done wrong in a spell check, as opposed to just clicking "fix". Many people do not do that, and i agree that can definitely help one to learn from their mistakes. One thing that could have made your post stronger would be if you actually embedded the youtube video instead of just leaving a link to one. Aside from that, you did a great job, it's always good to encourage people to check all of their written communications, whether it be an email, memo, or an article.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well. You have put together a very well written blog so i know that you know what it is you are talking about.You talk about grammar and format and all the things you preach are done correctly in your blog. I do not have anything to say is wrong with this post. good job
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