Identify areas of vagueness and ambiguity and discuss how you might clarify the e-mail message using the writing principles addressed in the text. Below
Hi class,
I don’t have a lot of time to explain but off the top of my head answer is as a reader critical thinking affects me all ways. Not just reading but writing too. Sometimes what I read I must write about later like this discussion question so clearly I have to read. Clear writing is the hardest thing in the world.
Though I don’t the average writer has to write business rapports which can build report and be interpersonal. In critical writing, writers construct sentences with clear intentions.
Businesspeople write fast because the business people I know are always in a hurry.
Business reading is reports, memos and articles. My aunt is a university professor and she writes articles for journals. She is smart and a better writer than my uncle who is a businessman. So critical writers are better than business writers. But critical writing like argumentative essays have structure, so business writing has structure too. It’s not a matter of one kind of writing being harder than the other it’s that the structure is harder.
Thanks,
Owen
I am putting all the vague and ambiguous parts in italics below. How can you make each section more detailed and less amorphous?
I don’t have a lot of time to explain but off the top of my head answer is as a reader critical thinking affects me all ways. Not just reading but writing too.
Sometimes what I read I must write about later like this discussion question so clearly I have to read. Clear writing is the hardest thing in the world.
Though I don’t the average writer has to write business rapports which can build report and be interpersonal. In critical writing, writers construct sentences with clear intentions.
I think you have mixed up the words "rapport" and "report" in this section.
Businesspeople write fast because the business people I know are always in a hurry.
Business reading is reports, memos and articles. My aunt is a university professor and she writes articles for journals. She is smart and a better writer than my uncle who is a businessman.
So critical writers are better than business writers. But critical writing like argumentative essays have structure, so business writing has structure too.
It’s not a matter of one kind of writing being harder than the other it’s that the structure is harder.
There are many ideas in this website -- http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/composition.htm -- that will help you, especially the following:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/examples.htm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/paragraphs.htm
And you'll find more specific writing and grammar topics in here:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index2.htm
And remember to use a dictionary and a thesaurus to make sure you are using the right words in the right places.
http://www.answers.com
http://www.thesaurus.com
Areas of vagueness and ambiguity in the email message include:
1. Lack of clear context: The email does not provide any specific context or purpose for the message.
2. Unclear topic: The email jumps between various topics, including critical thinking, reading, writing, business writing, and critical writing, without clearly linking them or explaining their relevance.
3. Lack of examples or evidence: The email makes general statements without providing specific examples or evidence to support the claims made.
4. Contradictory statements: The statement that "critical writers are better than business writers" contradicts the earlier statement that "business writing has structure too."
To clarify the email message, the principles addressed in the text can be applied:
1. Clarify the purpose: The writer should clearly state the purpose of the email, whether it is to provide information, seek input, or ask for feedback.
2. Provide context: The writer should explain the background or context for the topics discussed, making it clear why they are relevant and how they connect to each other.
3. Use examples or evidence: The writer should provide specific examples or evidence to support the claims made, helping to illustrate and clarify the points being made.
4. Avoid contradictory statements: The writer should ensure that the statements made are consistent and logical, avoiding contradictions or conflicting statements.
Rewritten email message:
Hi class,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to discuss the topic of critical thinking and its impact on both reading and writing. From my experience, critical thinking has influenced my approach to not only reading but also writing. For instance, when I read something, I often have to write about it later, like the discussion question at hand. This requires me to read carefully and critically.
While I acknowledge that writing effectively can be challenging, particularly in the business context, I believe it's important to note that business writing, such as reports and memos, also requires clear and intentional construction of sentences. On the other hand, critical writing, like argumentative essays, also demands a structured approach. So, it's not about one being harder than the other, but rather about the different structures involved.
To illustrate this point, let me provide an example. My aunt, who is a university professor, writes articles for academic journals. She is both smart and an excellent writer. Comparatively, my uncle, who is a businessman, may not possess the same level of writing skills. However, it's important to emphasize that both types of writing, whether in academia or business, require structure.
In conclusion, I believe both critical thinking and clear writing are essential skills that can benefit us in various contexts. I wanted to share these thoughts with you and encourage further discussion on this topic.
Thank you,
Owen