Communicate for Business: Write, Email, Close the Loop

Different tones are required for different situations. Articulate what you want your writing to accomplish & arrange your information to emphasize these goals & set the proper tone.

Here's a workplace scenario to try out. How would you revise this communication for tone?

The English language has more than 1 million words so, how do you choose? Use the 3 S's of word choice to help you craft your content.

One way to make sure communication happens is to think like your reader. Take a look at these examples & select the options you would use to communicate effectively.

Your job is to make it easy for your reader to understand your message. Follow these guidelines to put your words & phrases in the best order to make your meaning clear.

Punctuation is another way to organize for understanding. Use these simple strategies to make sure punctuation helps clarify meaning.

Some types of punctuation create more anxiety than others. Follow Suzannah Windsor Freeman's tips to stop thinking about the rules & start thinking about what you know.

Consider this final piece of advice on choosing the best register for your audience so that you can effectively write for business & be understood.

Use the tips & tools in this printable PDF to help you write for business & be understood.

In today's world, social & business lines get blurred and it can be easy to miscommunicate. Learn how to communicate effectively & professionally in the digital world.

Practice your knowledge of which expressions are casual, semi-formal & formal & think about the messages these expressions send.

To write effectively & prevent miscommunication, you need to start with a plan. Explore these 3 steps to make a good impression.

It's better to be over-prepared when it comes to communication. Dive in with Jacqueline Whitmore to expand your knowledge of the do's and don'ts of email & gain further knowledge on what to consider before pressing “send.”

There are several instances where it's best to avoid email conversations. Learn about a few situations where you might want to think twice before using your business email account for correspondence.

Digital correspondence can induce an “out of sight, out of mind” way of thinking about real-life situations. Consider the following emails & the consequences that follow.

Punctuation, correct words & usage are all details we sometimes let slip. Fine-tune your writing skills here with examples of the small stuff to consider so your reader will focus on the big stuff.

Your ultimate goal is clear writing which improves reader comprehension. Dive deeper with the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin to refresh your grammar knowledge.

Consider this final piece of advice about effective communication on social media, too.

Use the tips & tools in this printable PDF to help you write effective emails.