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SELF-EDITING TIPS
Editing isn’t as easy as a quick last-minute skim through. Run spelling and grammar checks, interpret results.Read through your work slowly and carefully several times.Don’t try to “fix it all” in one pass.Work on one issue per read through.Know the difference between content editing, copy editing, and editing for instructions. Do these separately.Use an editing checklist. (example,…
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Editing vs Revision
Writing is a process. Pre writeDraftRevise Edit How revision is different from editing. Revising looks at the “big picture” (re-vision) Re-read you textDoes it make sense?Are you saying what you want to say?Do your arguments follow a logical order? Editing is detail focused Read closely Correct basic errorsSpellingPunctuationSentence structure mechanics Revision uncovers weakness, editing…
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Planning a Presentation
The BABE outline model makes planning a presentation easy. BABE stands for beginning, announce, body, end. Beginning Grab the attention of your audience.
Don’t rush too quickly into your presentation.
Always greet the audience, introduce yourself and your topic.
Example: “Good morning, my name is Jane Doe and today I will like to talk to you today about…” Announce Announce your outline
Keep it…
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Presentation Anxiety
Presentation Anxiety
Tips to Overcome Presentation Anxiety Know your topic
Be prepared
Develop a relaxation strategy
Practice, practice, and practice
Arrive early
Meet and connect with the audience before you present
Focus on your message and not your nerves
Look confident even if don’t feel that way (fake it till you make it)
Take deep breaths Rehearsal Tips Rehearse in the position you will be presenting (standing or…
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Know the Room
Room Dynamics Layout and size
How many seats
Stage or raised podium
Lighting
Loud HVAC
View obstruction
Ambient light Audience Dynamics Setup
Tables and chairs – boardroom style
Theatre style
Audience in the dark or light
Will there be any refreshments
Any handouts
Wi-Fi Speaker Equipment What is your setup Microphone & speaker
Monitor or projection Laser pointer Check the room equipment, always do a…
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Speech Outlines
Descriptive Break topic into key informational categories
Informational presentations
Inspirational speeches
Problem/Solution Focuses on an audience pain point, then works to ease the pain
Persuasive presentations
Sales pitch (infomercials) Chronological Goes forward or backward in time (what happens next?)
Informational presentations
Motivational speech Regional Informational Example:…
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Know Why You're Talking
Know Why You’re Talking
Ask yourself “At the end of my presentation my audience will _______,” what is your desired outcome? Speech Objectives Persuade
Change audience behavior/attitude
Inform
Educate, teach your audience
Inspire/Entertainment
Emotionally move your audience These often overlap each other. Example, your favorite teacher wasn’t only good at teaching, but was probably very inspirational. Understand your…
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Identify Your Audience
Thinking in terms of your audience is crucial. Before you begin writing, its important to develop an audience persona. Audience Persona: Individual representation of your audience. Demographics
Gender, age, education, regional, etc..
Business information
What industry or organization?
Student, entry level, senior?
What professional field? (artistic, industrial, office, etc..)
Topic
How familiar is…
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Body Language
The unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions Our tone of voice, facial expression is part of your body language Negative Body Language Folded arms
Tense facial expression
Body turned away from you
Poor eye contact Positive Body Language Open body position
Don’t slouch
Sit or stand upright
Avoid standing with hands on hips
Relaxed and open facial…
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What is a Professional?
What is a Professional?
Professionalism means different things to different people. It important for everyone to have strong skills and competence in your chosen field. Qualities and behaviors: Looking professional
Neat appearance
proper attire for chosen field
Demeanor
Confident but not arrogant Polite
well spoken
Reliable
Respond promptly
Follow through on your promises in a timely manner
Competence
Continue your…
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Tips for Sending Emails
Tips for Sending Emails
Compose offline
Avoid accidental sending and deletion
Get the address right
Avoid sending to the wrong address
Know the difference between ‘Reply’ vs ‘Reply All’
Keep Message brief
200-250 words maximum
Care about correctness
Revise and proofread before sending
Don’t send anything you wouldn’t want published
Email creates a permanent, easily shared record
Scan all messages in inbox before responding
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Email Fields and Components
Email Fields and Components
To Line
Include the recipients’ email address
Cc
Insert the email address of anyone you want to copy.
“Cc” means, “carbon copy” or “courtesy copy”
Bcc
Bcc means “blind carbon copy.” Addresses copied in this field will receive a copy, but will not be seen by other recipients.
Subject Line
Summarizes the message.
Greeting
Include a brief salutation such as “Dear Sondra” or “Hi Sondra” before the main…
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Email Format
-Start with greeting Example: Dear Kate, -Use single spacing within the paragraphs and double spacing between paragraph. -Close with the name and title to ensure identification
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What is Front Loading?
What is Front Loading?
Front loading mean stating the primary idea of the message in the first sentence following the greeting. The key to front loading: your reader should know exactly what your message is about form the very start
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Conclusion
Summarize main points/message
Include
- A request for action
- A summary of key points
- A closing thought
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Body (the details)
- Provide details of the message in the body
- If you are asking a question, arrange your questions in a logical order
-If you are providing information, group similar information together
-Consider using bold or italics to emphasize key points. Avoid CAPS LOCK
-using bullets or numbering to improves readability
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Abstract (Introductory Paragraph)
States the purpose of the message, might involve a polite command, request, or question. Wrong “Vacations are an important part of life. I enjoy them, you enjoy them. Everybody enjoys vacations. With this in mind, it seems clear that the vacation policy should be communicated to all employees, and particularly those hired after June 1. That is the purpose of this email.” Right “Here are the…
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