what qualities make any form of written communication effective?

Answer 1

Written communication differs entirely from spoken communication. It is almost a different language. The ability to speak (write) it is not something everyone finds easy... but it starts with the realization that it is different altogether from verbal exchange.

Mostly, you have to be able to explain exactly what you mean, how you feel, and what you are thinking in words on paper... You have to be able to speak to your readers and make them feel what you feel... and see external and internal circumstances from your perspective. Realize everyone is different, but communicate on the common ground. It is largely a gray area that must be spoken to, in order to communicate effectively.

Answer 2

The ability of the intended audience to understand the communication is the only true test of it's effectiveness.

Without that understanding, communication has not yet occurred.

Answer 3

The three C’s Clear, Concise, and Constructive.

Clear: be sure you are speaking/writing in a manner easily understood by your audience. You wouldn’t speak to a 5-year-old in the same manner as you would a 30-year-old.

Concise: get to the point with factual information.

Constructive: be sure you’re going somewhere with your statement. Don’t run-around in circles, because if you do you will lose your audience.

Answer 4

In my opinon, it rests on the ability of the writer to speak to the audience on their terms. For example, I am an accountant by profession. If I try to talk to a group of high schoolers, I cannot mention things like double declining balance depreciation, tax rates, or the proper basis for reporting gan on the sale of a home and expect them to understand what the heck I'm talking about.

Answer 5

Simplicity, regularity, commonality. It should be easy to read, this is why so many languages have failed. It has to be regular from region to region, so it can't be different in the next town over. And there has to be parts that are common or relative to everybody, thus you shouldn't have some strange word that only you understand.

Answer 6

Written communication should be short & to the point unless, of course, you are communicating with family or loved ones.

Answer 7

Spelling and punctuation. If errors in either or both are made then the meaning of what is written can change dramatically.

Answer 8

Writing with respect to the correspondent. Using terms of endearment, like Mr., Miss, Mrs. Always being direct and simplistic.Being concerned with their well being and showering them with gestures that may apply to the situation as to brighten the cause, whatever it is, as long as it is relevant...

Answer 9

Conversational maxims

Answer 10

sincerity