IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Sep 1980

Effective business writing

Jack E. Hulbert North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Abstract

A prerequisite to effective writing is logical thinking. Often the act of writing forces the organization of one's thoughts. Effective writing involves consciousness of the purpose of a message, awareness of the reader's needs and interests, evaluation of available information (quantity and quality), and attention to the order of presentation. First drafts should never be accepted; review and revision should be standard procedure.

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IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
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1980-09-01
DOI
10.1109/tpc.1980.6501887
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revision assessment professional writing
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