Writing a proposal or report? Can you tell what’s wrong with these?
1. “We offer a plan to facilitate the delegation of authority to the manager of each department.”
2. “You can pay by credit card, check, or just fill out a payroll deduction card.”
3. “Our analysis led to the conclusion that…”
Try these:
1.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good business style?
a. Conversational
b. Impersonal
c. Uses “I”and first- and second-person pronouns
d. Uses occasional contractions
“It was one of the most useful courses I have taken. The instructor used examples to express points. She was an excellent and effective instructor!”
“This needs to be a two-day required course for all staff.”
“Lots of great material! Thanks for making it fun!”
–U.S. Department of Transportation
“The instructor did an excellent job teaching the information and kept everyone’s attention. She presented the information with such enthusiasm.”
“Teacher was great at getting class involved and making grammar interesting.”
–FDA
