Art of Effective Writing
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Art of effective writing For success in most professions, writing is an essential skill. This may not be indispensable for those who are confined to manual work. But even technicians who have to work only on machines may have to prepare reports for submission to their supervisors. Although their main work is not focused on writing skills, impressions are created by the quality of their reports that may in the long run affect their career graph. As one goes up the professional ladder, supervisory and managerial components expand in most cases. Skills in spoken as well as written communication will prove to be decisive for success at these levels. Developing skills Proficiency in any language cannot be developed overnight. There has to be persistent effort stretching over many years. Some would tell that a voracious
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Art of effective writing
For success in most professions, writing is an essential skill. This may not be indispensable for those who are confined to manual work. But even technicians who have to work only on machines may have to prepare reports for submission to their supervisors. Although their main work is not focused on writing skills, impressions are created by the quality of their reports that may in the long run affect their career graph. As one goes up the professional ladder, supervisory and managerial components expand in most cases. Skills in spoken as well as written communication will prove to be decisive for success at these levels.
Developing skillsProficiency in any language cannot be developed
overnight. There has to be persistent effort stretching over many years. Some would tell that a voracious reader would naturally become a master of the language. This is partly true. If you read the works of great masters of the language for several years, you will automatically develop not only fine comprehension but an appreciation of excellence in language. But this will be true only if u r a careful reader, applying your mind to the finer aspects of language as well.
Jeffrey A Carver, science fiction author, once advised aspirants, “Practice, practice, practice writing. Writing is a craft that requires both talent and skills. You learn by doing, by making mistakes and then seeing where you went wrong”. But the time spent in developing writing skills is
no waste. Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote told that “The pen is the tongue of the mind.”
Distinct featureUnderlining, bold letters, capitals, italics, colours,
highlights, sub titles, layout etc makes our document more attractive. Long pieces may be followed by a summary. It is true that each subject such as mathematics, chemistry, and engineering has its own ‘technical English.’ But the crucial factor in handling these is the skill in basic English. In addition you will have to master the special terms, idiom, and forms of expressions that are common in the disciplines concerned.
Whenever you write, you should have in your mind the aim of writing, back ground of readers, and best structure to convey the information. The first draft may not be the best draft even if you are an expert. You should have patience to correct, revise, edit, and improve your draft. This will enhance the effectiveness in communication and make things easier for the reader.
“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.”
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