Saturday, April 30, 2011

Chapter 4 Writing Style and Lapses


 What is a writing style?
- Style for your report that is appropriate for content, context, and desired outcome.

What is a report tone?
- Tone is evidence of the sender’s attitude toward the message and the receiver. In written report, tone is conveyed by word choice and message structure. In oral report, tone may be conveyed additionally by vocal pitch emphasis, posture, and gestures.

What is a degree of formality?
- Formality is conveyed by language and by inclusion or exclusion of certain part of a report.

How can you write objectively?
- Should focus on the data.
- Must discipline you to keep the analysis free of your biases or emotions and express your conclusions and recommendations in objective language.

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