Writing Effective E-Mail
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7494-3326-0 (ISBN)
Description
Clear business communication - whether internal and informal, or external to clients, or customers or suppliers - is vital to avoid costly mistakes. Since e-mail is becoming the modern way to communicate, it is important to learn the skills of writing effectively and delivering clear messages. It has never been more worth your time and effort to polish your skills and develop the habits of good communication. From page one, "Writing Effective E-mail" sets out to simplify and demystify this essential subject. The book takes the reader through the critical steps of: creating e-mails that have the right tone; avoiding the e-mail pitfalls; and polishing up cybergrammar skills. The authors will take you from evaluation of your writing and computer skills through to the key elements of composing a message, eliminating mechanical and spelling errors, and formatting your document properly.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 142 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-3326-0 (9780749433260)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Nancy Flynn is President of a Public Relations company. Tom Flynn is Senior Information Systems Project Leader, Liebert Global Services.
Content
Part 1 Before you write your e-mail message: When should you use e-mail?; Writing for international audiences; Addressing your e-mail message. Part 2 Composing your e-mail message: Writing a subject line with real oomph; Incorporating a salutation and signature; Grabbing the reader's attention - the lead; Sample leads.weak and strong; Using the inverted pyramid; Organising documents chronologically; Getting started in three easy steps. Part 3 Keys to effective e-mail; Editing your on-screen writing; Power or paste?; Using the active voice; Selecting the right tone; Eliminating sexist language; Extinguishing flames. Part 4 Eliminating mechanical errors; Using commas correctly; More punctuation tips; Spelling counts!; Punctuating with smileys and shorthand. Part 5 Formatting your document: Resisting the urge to use capital or lowercase letters; Creating emphasis with bullets and numbers; Acknowledging software limitations; Emphasizing electronic text. Part 6 Managing and organising your email: Avoiding inbox clutter; Battling electronic viruses; On a diet?; Avoid spam; Glossary of writing and e-mail terms.