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« Previous EntriesA Guide to Bias-Free Communication
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Download this PDF file
This guide includes words, phrases and appropriate behaviors to decrease bias in our communication patterns. It is designed to support an environment in which all members of the community are respected.
Projecting Your Company's Image
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
In nutritional circles, it’s said that “you are what you eat.” As a corporate entity, you are what people think you are.
According to a recent report from the Opinion Research Corporation (ORC), corporate image is a major part of what sells a company and its products. In the study, 97 percent of the responding senior […]
Improve Your Writing with a Conversational Tone
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Conversational writing causes your brain to wake-up and pay attention. Your brain thinks it’s in a real conversation, even though you’re reading text on a page.
For a majority of the writing you may do, a conversational tone will go a long way in getting your point across while holding your reader’s attention. Here’s a few […]
10 Ways to Lose Credibility When You Write
Friday, August 1st, 2008Keep these 10 points in mind to establish and maintain your credibility when you write.
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Projecting Your Company's Image
Friday, August 1st, 2008
In nutritional circles, it’s said that “you are what you eat.” As a corporate entity, you are what people think you are.
According to a recent report from the Opinion Research Corporation (ORC), corporate image is a major part of what sells a company and its products. In the study, 97 percent of the responding senior […]
Use Positive Language
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Avoid phrases with “no” in them. Find words that make your “no” messages positive.
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A Guide to Bias-Free Communication
Friday, August 1st, 2008Download this PDF file
This guide includes words, phrases and appropriate behaviors to decrease bias in our communication patterns. It is designed to support an environment in which all members of the community are respected.
6 Rules for Effective Writing from George Orwell
Thursday, July 10th, 2008In our society, the study of language and literature is the domain of poets, novelists, and literary critics. Language is considered a decorative art, fit for entertainment and culture, but practically useless in comparison to the concrete sciences. Just look at the value of a college degree in English versus one in […]
Fighting the Non-Sexist Language Battle
Thursday, June 26th, 2008Sexist language consists of various words and terms that foster stereotypes of social roles based on gender; chairman and workman’s compensation are two examples.
Status quo debaters argue that the English language has struggled along fine with the language as it is, so why should we change now? Don’t we have better […]
Body Language Speaks Louder than Words
Monday, June 23rd, 2008Has it ever occurred to you how much you are saying to people even when you are not speaking? Unless you are a master of disguise, you are constantly sending messages about your true thoughts and feelings whether you are using words or not.
Studies show that your words account for only seven percent of the […]
