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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Modules 4 & 5

MODULE 4: Planning, Writing, and Revising
Great writing constitutes of those three things. Sounds simple enough although most people don't understand this multi-step approach. So the text breaks it down for us.
Planning
When planning to write, one-third of your time should be on planning and organizing. Deciding on what process to use can be difficult, but the text tells us to adopt expert processes to become better writers. Having a variety of strategies and clear goals for the audience are some of the things that expert writers will do.
The text also informs us of some techniques to use if ideas don't come easily. Brainstorming, freewriting, clustering, and talking to the audience are a few techniques to keep in mind when this happens.
Writing
When actually writing the document, we are told to keep in mind that the first draft can be revised. Writing regularly, breaking big jobs into chunks, and waiting to edit are a few processes that expert writers use to write effectively.
Revising
Another third of the time spent needs to be on revising and editing. These are making surface changes that will better satisfy your purpose and the audiences and make the document grammatically correct. Proofreading is explained as making sure the document is free from typos, how most people erroneously rely on spell check to catch mistakes. Having someone read the document could help in proofreading as well as receiving feedback.

MODULE 5: Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens
This module explained how to properly layout your document and the importance it has on communicating effectively. Creating a paper that is visually appealing is always better for your audience. Adding white space, headings, and knowing which font to use are all important to consider when writing a document.
Another key point mentioned is how to use slides effectively. Choosing a consistent template with the correct background color based on whether or not the lights will be on are key to how effective the presentation will be.
I won't talk about web designing a page, because unless someone has actually created a page and has a little bit of experience, chances are they won't be picked to design an organizational web page.

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