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Accounting Fundamentals #1-org (Copy 1)

Good writing has a few key characteristics:

Organized

–Same concepts as for verbal communication

Simple & clear

–Help the reader focus on the idea you are communicating, not the words you use to describe it

Concise

–Avoid unnecessary words, sentences or details

Always re-read and edit

Correct any mistakes, simplify and clarify where possible, remove unnecessary words or details


Good writing is not easy and takes years of practice

It does have some key characteristics

-Organized

-Set out the purpose up front so the reader understands why they are reading and will be focused on the right things

-Summarize with a recommendation or ask at the end to reinforce the purpose – to avoid confusion

-Simple and clear

-The reader should focus on the idea, not the words you’re using

-Concise

-Only include required words, sentences, details

Always re-read and edit!