Well-chosen, descriptive headings help your reader skim your documents and locate specific points quickly. Bullet lists, white space, and typography also help you create a reader-friendly document. The guidelines and examples here are from MGMT 3033W (CSOM's Management Communication course) and include general guidelines for business letters and memos. (Click here for complete MGMT 3033W packet.)
Creating effective visual aids/PowerPoint slides
Business writing includes putting together effective content for PowerPoint slides and other visual aids. If you are going to use PowerPoint, it's important to use it well. This guide will give you a few basics that make the difference between slides that strengthen your presentation and slides that distract/annoy your audience. (Click here for complete MGMT 3033W packet.)
- Helpful table to check your PowerPoint's logic and format (adapted from "Introduction to Power Writing")