Why does Jason Fried, CEO of Basecamp, prioritize hiring engineers who can write well?

Effective Writing Techniques and Principles

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9th - 10th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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Because it shows they have a good education.
Because it indicates they have good coding skills.
Because it ensures they can communicate with clients.
Because clear writing reflects clear thinking.
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What is the main goal of selective writing?
To focus on one main idea or takeaway.
To use as many words as possible.
To include as many ideas as possible.
To write in a complex and detailed manner.
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How can a writer achieve a relaxed and confident state?
By avoiding any form of editing.
By writing for just one reader: themselves.
By using complex vocabulary.
By writing for a large audience.
4.
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What is the essence of writing according to William Zinsser?
Writing quickly without revisions.
Rewriting and revising multiple times.
Using a thesaurus for complex words.
Writing in a poetic style.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What should be removed during the refinement stage of writing?
All punctuation marks.
Redundant words and pretentious language.
The introduction and conclusion.
All adjectives and adverbs.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the most important sentence in any article according to Zinsser?
The longest sentence.
The first sentence.
The last sentence.
The most complex sentence.
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What does the video recommend if you want a summary of 'On Writing Well'?
To read the book multiple times.
To click the link for a PDF summary.
To watch more videos on writing.
To join a writing workshop.
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