What is Business Writing?

Which type of business writing best fits the situation? Jody’s boss has asked her to inform her coworkers about a change in the company’s policy regarding the dress code. To convey this information, Jody will write a ___________ and send it to her coworkers. However, some coworkers may not be comfortable with the policy change. If so, they can express their opinions through __________sent to Jody and her boss.

• proposal, newsletters

• memo, emails

• letter, reports

Match the characteristic to the type of writing.

Business Writing would be__________________.

• simple language

• complex constructions

• slang

Match the characteristic to the type of writing.

Academic Writing would be__________________.

• abbreviations

• complex constructions

• concise language

Match the characteristic to the type of writing.

Personal Writing would be__________________.

• abbreviations

• Simple Language

• concise text

Match the characteristic to the type of writing.

Business Writing would be__________________.

• slang

• abbreviations

• concise text

Match the characteristic to the type of writing.

Personal Writing would be__________________.

• complex constructions

• slang

• concise text

Match each description to a characteristic of business writing.

Accuracy and Conciseness __________________________

• must follow accepted practices that guide writing.

• must use verifiable facts.

• must be respectful, polite and, courteous.

Match each description to a characteristic of business writing.

Conventions __________________________

• must follow accepted practices that guide writing.

• must use verifiable facts.

• must be respectful, polite and, courteous.

Match each description to a characteristic of business writing.

Tone __________________________

• must follow accepted practices that guide writing.

• must use verifiable facts.

• must be respectful, polite and, courteous.

Match each description to a characteristic of business writing.

Accuracy and Conciseness __________________________

• must follow accepted practices that guide writing.

• must use verifiable facts.

• must not use more words than necessary.