| Overview: In the current revolution in communications, the means by which we are able to talk to each other have multiplied at an astonishing rate. We can now speak to each other directly and instantly on all sorts of mobile phones. We can see each other over any distance via computer video. We have access to information in the palm of our hands. Despite this, the need for old-fashioned written communication has not changed. The written word still remains the most powerful tool for expressing the nuances of our views, ideas and feelings. We write to confirm spoken agreements. We write to make ourselves clear. We write to clarify our thoughts. Effective writing means writing that is accurate, brief and clear. |
