To write an outline or not? Even though many people think it is a waste of time to write an outline, it makes a lot of sense to do so. As I point out in my book Write Now, “If you are new English writer or if every email or document you write is is
Not only do you have to learn English, with all it’s various grammar foibles, but you have to learn the differences between specific types of English. We know this is horrible, we know that you didn’t sign up for this, but we’re here to help. The staff at BEHQ come from three different English speaking
Picture the Audience In my book, Write Now, I describe 15 simple steps for good writing. Step 1 is know your purpose. You need a objective or goal for writing. This may be to inform, to persuade or to build goodwill. Step 2 is know your audience. “There is no way you will achieve your
Effective Note Taking Tips This is the third post in my series on effective note taking tips to help you become a better professional or more successful student. The first post, The Art of Note Taking explained why note taking is important and how to use symbols next to important points in your notes. The second
Note Taking Techniques to Practice In a recent post, The Art of Note Taking, I mentioned several reasons for taking notes at a meeting or a conference. First, it keeps you focused and alert. Second, it shows that the speaker – perhaps your boss, colleague or instructor – is saying something important. Third, it provides
Practice the Art of Note Taking I’ve been a fan of the art of note taking all my professional life – as a student, an academic, and a business person. I always keep a notebook with me whenever I attend a meeting, conference or lecture. Using a notebook is not the only way to take
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