8 Principles of Workplace Writing - Review

why is "Be Accurate" important?

• respect the reader's time

• get the message across & be taken seriously

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

why is it important to "Be Complete" in your writing?

• message will not be understood if incomplete

• to send a powerful and confident message to the reader

Which of the following uses Active Voice?

• The candy was brought to Ms. Cunningham.

• We will be graduating soon

• The assignments were graded by Ms. Cunningham.

• Ms. Cunningham cancelled her magazine subscription.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

True or False: This sentence uses Active Voice: "They considered changing the policies."

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following uses an example of "Be Positive?"

• You have to walk the dog.

• All assigned work will be completed each day.

• The wallpaper can't be hung until the walls are painted.

• You must complete all the assigned work for each day.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following sentences have unity? (Be Clear)

• The kitchen is spacious; your watch will be ready on Friday.

• After we left the theater, please put the card in alphabetical order.

• If you want the discount, submit the coupon with your order.

• The patient is recovering; the car lights are still on.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a simpler word for "inquire?"

• ask

• understand

• mood

• read

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

True or False: The tone of your writing affects the audience (Be Complete)

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why is it important to be Unbiased in writing?

• Don't make assumptions about other people

• Treat others with respect

• Don't stereotype others

• all of these

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which principle does this image fall under?

• Be Accurate

• Be Brief

• Be Positive

• Be Unbiased

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7