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Business Writing

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No matter which message we

are sending, there are key


elements all writing should
have. Let’s briefly review the
writing process.
Good organization helps your audience understand your message.
Good organization helps your audience accept your message.
Good organization saves your audience time.
At school, I sent request messages to my teacher asking for sick
leave or asking for an extension to submit homework.

ring about future promotions.


At work, I send many reply messages to customers inqui
Business communication, like most writing, follows a format.
When writing business letters and emails, the important part is
to keep it short and to the point.
1. Purpose:

2. Details

Background:

Benefits for students:

Benefits for speaker:

3. Next steps:

Sign off politely:


Like CVs, applications, business letters and emails, business
reports need to be clear and concise. Keep your focus on the
message you are sending. The writing style used for business
reports should present information without strong opinions, but
as directly and truthfully as possible.
Scenario 1
You work for a construction company. For three days you took a new investor to visit
the project your company is working on. You were asked to report the details of the
visit and the feedback of the investor on the project.

Scenario 2
You are the receptionist of a five-star hotel. The hotel director was absent for one
week. In that week, the hotel received 30 more people than excepted. Your report will
include the details of this large number of guests and how you dealt with the situation.

Scenario 3
You work for a NGO. Your supervisor sends you on a field visit for five days to
monitor the progress of a primary education project. Your report describes students’
performance and teachers’ attendance and how both can be improved.

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