Aimup - Practical writing

Practical writing

There are lots of times when you need to write things in your day-to-day life. Often this will be a letter, but you might also need to fill in application forms or write instructions, for example.

You need to think about HOW you write things if:

You want people to understand you
You want to make a good impression.

For most practical writing you need to focus on the facts rather than on your opinions. Provide information that backs up what you are saying.

Don't say:	Do say:
"I think I'd be very good at the job."	"I have the skills and experience required to do the job."

Try this

Using the right words

If you are writing for or to someone you don't know, or don't know well, (like a business or an organisation) you need to use formal language.

Use straightforward and clear language. Don't use slang words and don't swear - even if you're writing a complaint letter!

Don't say:	Do say:
I'm writing about the cock-up you made. Thanks. I am putting my C.V. in	I'm writing to complain about .. Thank you I am enclosing my CV."

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