EXERCISE 1

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EXERCISE 1

  • Write a one-paragraph evaluation of each of the following titles. How clearly does the title indicate the subject and purpose of the document? In what ways does it fall short of incorporating this chapter’s advice about titles? On the basis of your analysis, rewrite each title.
    • Recommended Forecasting Techniques for Haldane Company
    • A Study of Tablet Computers
    • Agriculture in the West: A 10-Year View

image For more practice with the concepts covered in Chapters 7 and 9, complete the LearningCurve activity “Organizing and Emphasizing Your Information” under “Additional Resources” in Ch. 9: macmillanhighered.com/launchpad/techcomm11e.