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Written Communication Activities

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PurposeWhat is the objective of my writing?
AudienceWho is receiving this writing?
LengthHow long should this message be?
MediumWhat form of writing is best?
direct orderMain idea first; supporting information follows
indirect orderSupporting information first; main idea follows
Purpose, Audience, Length, MediumWhat does PALM stand for?
Be polite, Be professional, Use a positive toneWhat are the 3 P's of messaging?
professional titlesDoctor, reverend, professor, governor, senator, or judge
social titleMr., Mrs., Ms., or Miss
proofreadingProcess of reviewing and correcting the final draft
general content errorsMissing, repeated, or substituted words; transposed words; incorrect proper names; or incorrect use of words
mechanical errorsincorrect spelling; missing parts; misspelled words; incorrect punctuation; incorrect captialization
letterheadCompany's logo, name, address, phone, e-mail,and website
memorandums (memos)Informal messages sent to persons within an organization electronically
electronic mail (e-mail)Memo keyed and sent using computerized communication systems
external documentsWebsites, newsletters, telephone calls, e-mail distribution lists, or press conferences


Computer Applications, Business Communications, Marketing, and Personal Finance Teacher
South Windsor High School
South Windsor, CT

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