skill set #4

communicating in writing

• attend a writing workshop at school
• read one news article each day
• think about changes that people make when editing

Write well

• attend a writing class
• read a news article a day
• have someone edit your paper

Use writing to...

• communicate effectively using text
• conveys ideas, knowledge, and opinions
• teach others about a problem or situation

edit and proof

• proofread friend's papers
• write or edit for school
• follow a book about editing

EDITING IS HELPFUL BECAUSE...

• helps organize content
• helps you choose the right words
• makes you seem and be more professional
• superiors find it impressive
• a direct path to higher-level positions

use word processing tools

• take a Microsoft Word tutorial
• examine Word's toolbar options
• have someone teach you unfamiliar features

ACCESSING POWERFUL WRITING TOOLS...

• helps you avoid grammar and spelling mistakes
• increase efficiency and quality of your work
• will impress supervisors
• is time-saving and quality-increasing
• helps detection of errors

master online communication

• practice using microsoft outlook express
• use GoogleDocs
• have someone reveiw your emails

online communication...

• creates virtual jobs and hold virtual meetings
• exchange views anywhere in the world
• don't get distracted
• complete tasks with other people