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3.  Learning Objectives  Create an effective email following set guidelines  Create an effective interoffice memo following set guidelines  What is effective business writing?  Why is it important? 2

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6.  Apply clarity to your format  Make the body clear and concise  Write for the correct audience  Examples  Incorrect Email Incorrect Email  Correct Email Correct Email 5

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9.  Apply clarity to your format  Make the body clear and concise  Write correctly for your audience  Examples  Incorrect Memo Incorrect Memo  Correct Memo Correct Memo 8

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12. Resources Emails: http://thinksimplenow.com/productivity/15-tips-for-writing- effective-email/http://thinksimplenow.com/productivity/15-tips-for-writing- effective-email/ Memos: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/590/1/http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/590/1/ 11 Start Over