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Written Communication   - Basics A Presentation by Rajiv Bajaj
Basic Need for Adaptation ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Adapting to Multiple Readers ,[object Object],[object Object]
Governing Role of Adaptation ,[object Object],[object Object]
Suggestions for Selecting Words ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Use Familiar Words ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Use Slang & Clichés with Caution ! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Use Technical Words with Caution  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Select Words with Right Strength ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Use Concrete Language ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Use the Active Voice ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Avoid Camouflaged Words ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Select Words for Precise Meaning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Use Correct Idiom ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Non-discriminatory Writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Use Gender Neutral Words ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Avoid Words that Typecast  Those with Disabilities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Emphasis on Short Sentences ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Acknowledgements: This presentation is based on excerpts from the book "Basic Business Communication" by  R V Lesikar & M E Flatley.

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  • 43. Acknowledgements: This presentation is based on excerpts from the book "Basic Business Communication" by R V Lesikar & M E Flatley.