5.2 - What is Written Communication?
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Practice Questions
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Define written communication in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about how we convey messages on paper or digital media.
List two types of written communication.
💡 Hint: Consider formal and informal types.
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What is a key benefit of written communication?
💡 Hint: Think about the long-term aspects of communication.
True or False: Brevity is always more important than clarity.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if the message isn't clear.
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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.
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.
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