Review Questions

Working with classmates or independently, respond to the following questions:

  1. Question

    In workplace writing, why is it important to keep your purpose clearly in mind? What are typical purposes of this type of writing?

  2. Question

    What are some effective ways to present information in business writing so that you don’t waste readers’ time? If you haven’t yet applied some of these strategies, which do you think would be most helpful to you, and why?

  3. Question

    What are the major sections or components of a résumé? Identify the two sections that you think will be most challenging for you and try to draft them. If you have already written these sections, revise them using the advice from the text. Afterward, consider getting feedback on your work from your instructor or your peers.