Written Communication
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What Is Written Communication?
Express information, reasoning, requests, or decisions in written language that is clear enough for the intended reader to understand and act on.
Why Does Written Communication Matter?
Written Communication matters because written messages often travel without the writer present to explain them. Clarity must therefore survive the page, screen, or document.
What Does It Look Like?
Someone applying written communication may:
- •states the purpose of the message early
- •uses structure that matches the reader's task
- •chooses detail according to what the reader needs
- •checks that requests, decisions, deadlines, and next actions are explicit
How to Develop Written Communication
You can develop it by:
- •rewrite one long message into a short version with purpose, context, action, and deadline
- •ask a reader what they think you want them to do and compare it with your intention
- •remove sentences that add words without adding meaning
Where Can Written Communication Be Useful?
Written Communication can be useful in areas such as:
email and correspondencereportsdocumentationmarketingprofessional collaboration
Careers Where This Skill Can Be Useful
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