5.2. What is Written Communication?

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define written communication in one sentence.

   Hint

   Think about how we convey messages on paper or digital media.

2. 2.

   List two types of written communication.

   Hint

   Consider formal and informal types.

3. 3.

   What is a key benefit of written communication?

   • Confusion
   • Permanence
   • Informality

   Hint

   Think about the long-term aspects of communication.

4. 4.

   True or False: Brevity is always more important than clarity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens if the message isn't clear.

5. 5.

   Draft a professional email to your professor requesting an extension for an assignment, ensuring clarity, proper tone, and structure.

   Hint

   Keep it concise and focus on the main point without excessive details.

6. 6.

   Identify three common mistakes in this poorly written memo: 'Hey team, let's meet next week. We need to talk.'

   Hint

   Consider how to make it more informative and professional.