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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
2.Which of the following would be the BEST replacement for “Please do not hesitate”?
a. “I trust you will not hesitate”
b. “Hoping you feel free”
c. “Please feel free”
d. “Please”
3.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a reason to reject a proposal:
a. It arrived after the deadline.
b. It’s too general.
c. It’s too specific.
d. It didn’t follow the instructions in the RFP.
See if you are correct, and learn how to perfect your writing skills to create documents with clarity and precision to improve your bottom line and profitability.
The Plain Language Act: Are You Ready to Comply?
Date – TBA
Place: TBA
Target Audience: Human Resources Professionals, Scientists, Engineers, Proposal Writers, Program Managers
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