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Summary
Summary
Straight Talk: Written Communication for Career Success is a fresh new approach that gives tools needed to communicate with confidence. This text provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the written communication skills essential for life and work success. Whether writing person to person, ornbsp;to a group, plenty of practical applications give hands on experience in: practicing effective writing, handling professional memos, participating in teams, and gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal professional documents.nbsp;nbsp;This booknbsp;also helps students prepare for competitive events and includesnbsp;a 5-Step Strategic Communication tactic which students can immediately apply and practice.
Author Notes
Sherron Bienvenu (Alpharetta, GA) is a well-known consultant and trainer whose clients include Lockheed Martin, AT&T, American Cancer Society, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and others. She also teaches communications courses to BBA, MBA, and Executive Education students at Emory University's Goisueta Business School.
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Table of Contents
| About the Authors | p. vii |
| 1 Introduction to Straight Talk Writing | p. 1 |
| 2 Define Context Before Writing | p. 30 |
| 3 Consider Your Media, Source, and Timing Options | p. 60 |
| 4 Select and Organize Your Message Content | p. 86 |
| 5 Enhance Your Writing With Graphic Elements | p. 124 |
| 6 Delivering Effective Workplace Writing | p. 148 |
| 7 Evaluate Feedback for Continued Success | p. 176 |
| Reference Tool for Straight Talk Writing | p. 194 |
| Notes | p. 233 |
| Index | p. 235 |
