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Date: 2015-10-07; view: 412.

Explain how you apply the basic principles of adaptation to each of the

Read the following statements and comment on them.

Critical thought practice.

Then explain the difference in shades of meaning.

Pick up un dictionaries and list synonyms for each of the following words.

authority, old, tell, understand, misfortune, inquire, top, bad, seek, alike,

explain, income.

a) A fellow student says, “So I am not a good writer. But I have other places to pit my study time. I am a management major. I'll have secretaries to handle my writing for me”.

b) “Simplifying writing so that stupid reader could understand them is for birds. Why not challenge readers? Why not give them new words to learn and expand their minds?”

c) “As technical language typically consists of acronyms and long, hard words, it contributes to miscommunication. Thus, it should be avoided in all business communication”.

following writing assignments:

a) an editorial in a company newspaper;

b) a report to the chief engineer on a technical topic in the engineer's field.

c) a letter to company's stockholders explaining a change in the company's manufacturing policy.

1. Explain the role of adaptation in selecting words in communication.

2. How do short and familiar words simplify writing?

3. How to use technical terms?

4. How to select the words that communicate your message best?

5. Why is the Active Voice stronger than Passive in business writing?