COM10007 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Vagueness, Situation Two
Professional Writing Skills
Competency Level
1. Ability to write material appropriate to your aim/s
2. Write professionally for your audience
3. Break down complex info to an understandable level
4. Ability to write concisely
What does that take?
• Clear aims
• Knowledge of the audience
• Appropriate structure
• Careful word choice
• Willingness to test and revise to get it right
3x3 Writing Process
• 25% planning and worrying
• 25% writing
• 45% revising/ 5% proof reading
How would you know if its clear?
1. Simplicity – You've got straight to the main points
2. Familiarity - You’e used ords ad ideas your receier ill recognise
3. Visibility - You’e created etal pictures your receie ill 'see' iediately
The 6 W's
• Who, what, when, where, why, how
• Whe you’e fiished, review this list to make sure each point has been covered
Writer's Block – The 4 P's
1. Present situation
2. Problem or opportunity
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