Writing In Complete (or Incomplete) Sentences
Fragments and Run-Ons and Errors – Oh My! Writing In Complete–or Incomplete Sentences? To be sure any one sentence you write is correct and complete, ask yourself, “Is it understandable out of context?” (In other words, if you stated only the sentence out loud to someone, would it make sense? If it does, then it’s […]
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The term, “FAIL” has become widely used as an Internet meme where people superimpose the word, “FAIL” on images of the unsuccessful, or that which does not live up to what is expected. Usually, these FAILs are intended to make people laugh. In most cases, they are quite funny. Written messages in customer-serving businesses, like […]
Leadership, Management, & Supervision
Leadership is hard to define. Ask different people to define leadership management or supervision, and you will get many interpretations, with each person stressing a different area that they deem most important. To lead well, you need to discover what you see as important in a good leader. Leadership Management Defined by others: The Collins English […]
Stage Presence: ENGAGE Your Audience
Stage Presence is charisma and charm that pulls the audience into the performance and commands attention. It is a performance skill that enables you to engage your audience. Being passionate and enthusiastic connects the performer with the audience and brings them into the story that is being told; all the while appropriately reflecting their emotion. […]
Managing Audience Perception
By understanding Audience Perception, speakers can adapt their delivery to connect more effectively and ensure their message has the intended impact.
Who or Whom?
The subject is who or what the sentence is about. The trip to the office usually takes about an hour. The predicate is what the subject is or does. The trip to the office usually takes about an hour. “Who” is the subject case and “whom” is the object case. Examples: Who is going with […]
What Is Effective Business Writing? Does It Impact Me?
People use the term “Business Writing.” Is there really such a thing? Business Writing Isn’t Just Writing! First things first, let’s debunk a common misconception: business writing is more than just writing. It’s a skill set distinct from academic writing, which often prioritizes complexity over clarity.Long, cascading sentences are difficult to read and require extra […]
Clear or Unclear Pronoun Usage (Especially when writing.)
Pronouns refer to other words (called “antecedents”). The “other word” needs to be very clear to the audience before you can use a pronoun to refer to it.
Grammar Costs: The Price of (Un)Clear Communications
Grammar Costs Time and MONEY Some experts estimate that the US economy wastes $75 billion annually because of poor English skills. Others say that 80 percent of corporate waste can be tied directly to ineffective communications. A lot of focus has been put on speaking skills, because really, who writes anymore, right? Well, if you […]