Writing/Editing
You see it everywhere. It makes its way past myriad checkpoints. It sneaks past editorial teams. You note it on menus, signs, billboards … and let’s not even mention the staggering number of appearances it makes online, from interoffice emails to company websites.
Passive voice is believed by many to have no place in the professional and academic worlds, yet many people struggle to differentiate active and passive voice. Mignon Fogarty explains the differences and offers ways to easily point out passive voice.
Follow these rules to ensure your content is seen and shared.
It’s easy to fall back on weak standby words in business correspondence, such as these.
Here are some guidelines to keep in mind to add punch to a written proposal—whether it’s about doing some teleworking, changing a meeting time or attending a conference.
Follow these steps to remove word clutter from your messages.
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Because Google Docs is a somewhat lighter application than Microsoft Word, many assume that document elements aren’t available. But they are!
You can do this with the ImportRange function.
The internet predictably lost its mind recently when it was revealed that lecturers at Leeds Trinity University had been cautioned not to overuse capital letters when issuing assignments.
Email is built for speed. Just make sure that in your haste, you don’t sacrifice clarity. Follow these three steps.
Cut the repetition … Keep them from tossing your card … Practicing small talk … Is the 5-second rule for real?
If you need to take a sick day, and your boss permits you doing so via email, follow these steps to ensure you cover all the bases.
