BCOM 214 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: The Who, Preposition And Postposition, Pronoun

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Business Communications
• Course: BCOM 214
• Professor: Marisa Michaels

Document Summary

A grammar nugget and the truth about business writing. Whom is used after a preposition (for, to, with) It is she that wrote the strategic plan. It is she who wrote the strategic plan. Make every word count and use as few as possible. A business letter communicates information outside the organization and requires a salutation. A business memo communicates information inside an organization, and does not include a salutation. A business email communicates information both inside and outside an organization. Include a salutation at least on the first message. Politely focuses on the reader, not the writer. In some cases, (cid:862)you(cid:863) may place blame or single someone out. But: the holiday schedule is posted for your reference. Not: i will try to do my best. No money down, no interest payments for 24 months at no additional cost. Not: you failed to sign your expense report.