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Workbook DescriptionThis 115-page workbook is a self-guided writing course. You can work at your own pace and take pre-and post-course tests to evaluate your writing progress. Through the extensive workbook exercises and writing samples, you will:
- Know the 6 keys principles organized written communication
- Get 10 easy guidelines for writing effective letters and memos, like using a conversational style and varying your vocabulary and sentence style
- Practice avoiding wordiness and jargon
- Develop an interesting “you approach” that reflects your personal writing style
- Use planning techniques before you write, and understand the process of prewrite, freewrite, and rewrite
- Overcome writer’s block with start-up techniques
- Complete exercises that review effective grammar, usage, and punctuation
- Streamline your writing using several sample formats
- Make compelling written arguments using the SOPPADA method
- Understand the four benefits of proofreading