Bull's Eye Business Writing Tips
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| Index of Tips of the Week Tips 101 to 200 Previous tips:
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| Index of Tips from #101 to 200 | |
| Tip #101 | There is a difference between using "due to" and "because of." |
| Tip #102 | You can project a professional image by selecting the appropriate color. |
| Tip #103 | When you need to present negative information. |
| Tip #104 | When writing a media release, keep it simple. |
| Tip #105 | Be specific and use terms your reader can picture. |
| Tip #106 | When do you use "due to" or "because of"? |
| Tip #107 | When writing instructions follow these principles: |
| Tip #108 | Convey a friendly and confident image of yourself and your organization. |
| Tip #109 | To gain the attention of your reader. |
| Tip #110 | Vary the rhythm and style of your writing by... |
| Tip #111 | When you proofread for spelling errors |
| Tip #112 | Here are the "magic words" that writers can ... |
| Tip #113 | Avoid inserting an adverb between the word "to" and the verb. |
| Tip #114 | Gerunds end in "ing" (working), and infinitives begin with "to" (to work). |
| Tip #115 | If you are writing a press release... |
| Tip #116 | Do not confuse the abbreviation e.g. with the abbreviation i.e. |
| Tip #117 | "Oral" vs. "verbal". |
| Tip #118 | When writing to a business contact in another culture... |
| Tip #119 | Do not use the word "anxious" when you mean "eager". |
| Tip #120 | The following tips are what NOT to put in a resume. |
| Tip #121 | Capitalize abbreviations... |
| Here are a few Do's and Don'ts about prepositions... | |
| When a sentence contains grammatical forms inconsistent with one another a mixed construction occurs. | |
| Tip #124 | When using clip art in your business publications... |
| Tip #125 | Email salutations .. |
| Tip #126 | The purpose of writing a proposal is to fill a need. |
| Tip #127 | Always include a headline with any ad, sales letter, or web-page marketing. |
| Tip #128 | Using abbreviations and acronyms. |
| Tip #129 | There is a direct correlation between paragraph length and comprehension. |
| Tip #130 | The difference between affect and effect. |
| Tip #131 | Beware of poor English word usage. |
| Tip #132 | Persuasive Writing. |
| Tip #133 | A number of nouns are always considered plural. |
| Tip #134 | The wording of written meeting minutes... |
| Tip #135 | Avoid double comparisons. |
| Tip #136 | Get rid of weak introductory phrases. |
| Tip #137 | Be careful of mixed constructions or sentences that contain grammatical forms not consistent with one another." |
| Tip #138 | Try not to use the word "but" too often. |
| Tip #139 | Avoid using cliches or stale expressions in your writing. |
| Tip #140 | Use the present tense of a verb to express an idea that continues to be true. |
| Tip #141 | Some words have more than one correct spelling. |
| Tip #142 | To make your sentences sound clear and direct, express crucial actions as verbs. |
| Tip #143 | Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject. |
| Tip #144 | Writing business plans. |
| Tip #145 | Sentence fragments are phrases or clauses that are incorrectly treated as a sentence. |
| Tip #146 | When writing an ad or sales letter, consider the connotation or psychological implications of the words and phrases you use. |
| Tip #147 | Data vs. Datum--which word should you use? |
| Tip #148 | If you have to decide what words to cut in a long sentence, choose the ones that are less precise and repetitious. |
| Tip #149 | Amount vs. Number: |
| Tip #150 | Send messages that grab your audience's attention. |
| Tip #151 | What is the difference between the words "impromptu" and "extemporaneous" when giving a speech? |
| Tip #152 | Bring vs. Take. |
| Tip #153 | Write your monthly achievements in a file. |
| Tip #154 | This spelling tip will help you if you cannot decide whether a word ends in 'ance' or 'ence.' |
| Tip #155 | Learning to use the correct preposition |
| Tip #156 | I received a request to explain how to use the article ‘the.’ |
| Tip #157 | ‘A’ historic occasion vs. ‘an’ historic occasion. |
| Tip #158 | Avoid using qualifiers such as ‘little,’ ‘rather,’ or ‘very’ in your sentences. |
| Tip #159 | Be careful about the use of "here's" and "there's" at the beginning of your sentence. |
| Tip #160 | When writing an executive summary state the following: |
| Tip #161 | The following are among the most powerful and persuasive words you can use in email promotions: |
| Tip #162 | Words spelled with 'ie' or 'ei': |
| Tip #163 | Make an interesting first impression with your title or headline. |
| Tip #164 | Use a dash to set off an abrupt break ... |
| Tip #165 | Try this technique to increase your vocabulary. |
| Tip #166 | The resume Cover Letter: |
| Tip #167 | Resume Cover Letters - five things to think about before writing them: |
| Tip #168 | Verbs: To be clear and direct, express crucial actions as verbs. |
| Tip #169 | Here are some tips about web writing. |
| Tip #170 | Avoid vague words to express yourself precisely. |
| Tip #171 | Tip #171: Into vs. in to: |
| Tip #172 | When using a coordinating conjunction... |
| Tip #173 | Verb Tense. |
| Tip #174 | Spell out units of measurement... |
| Tip #175 | Here are the things that annoy people about e-mail... |
| Tip #176 | Electronic resumes need clearly separated letters... |
| Tip #177 | Tip # 177: More resume tips. |
| Tip #178 | Except for diaries or personal journals, most writing is intended for one or more readers. |
| Tip #179 | Advice on Writing Executive-Level Resumes: |
| Tip #180 | Here's advice about word usage in resume writing.. |
| Tip #181 | Here is what a busy executive is thinking while reading your resume: |
| Tip #182 | Try to use the exact word you want and to avoid vague words. |
| Tip #183 | Use a singular verb with collective nouns... |
| Tip #184 | Make sure the pronouns you are referring to in your sentences are clear. |
| Tip #185 | Quotation marks have three main functions: |
| Tip #186 | To improve your writing style: |
| Tip #187 | Eliminate words you do not need in sentences. |
| Tip #188 | Be specific about what you want in the last paragraph of a letter. |
| Tip #189 | When writing a resume |
| Tip #190 | The shortest and most commonly used adjectives are called articles. |
| Tip #191 | Collective nouns such as... |
| Tip #192 | In obtaining a new job |
| Tip #193 | ...organize the minutes of a meeting. |
| Tip #194 | ...spelling error... |
| Tip #195 | Be consistent in punctuation. |
| Tip #196 | Use plain English... |
| Tip #197 | Six essential elements of successful sales letters. |
| Tip #198 | Minutes of meetings: |
| Tip #199 | Apostrophe Usage: |
| Tip #200 | Tip # 200: Slang can add a personal or cultural tone to your writing. |
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