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Don’t Make Them Think

Don’t Make Them Think

The more tools, options or details a reader has, the less likely they are to use the same. More stuff only adds clutter and reduces clarity.

As people only read about 20 percent of the words they encounter, it makes sense to get rid of vague, rambling emails and present the reader with short, to the point paragraphs and brief context, with links to longer discussions.

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Business Writing

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How to write clearly and concisely

How to use proper grammar and punctuation

How to structure a business document

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