Business communication building critical skill 3rd by locker module 15

Module 15 Choosing the Right Word Choosing the Right Word ©2007, The McGraw-Hill Companies, All Rights Reserved... Choosing the Right Word♦ To learn how to  Choose words precisely..  C

Module 15

Choosing the Right Word

Choosing the Right Word

©2007, The McGraw-Hill Companies, All Rights Reserved.

Choosing the Right Word

♦ To learn how to

 Choose words precisely.

 Choose words ethically.

 Choose words with appropriate

connotations.

 Think critically and solve problems.

Choosing the Right Word

Start by answering these questions:

 Does using the right word really

matter?

 How do words get their meanings?

 Is it OK to use jargon?

 What words confuse some writers?

Types of Words

♦ Accurate Words

♦ Appropriate

Words

♦ Familiar Words

♦ Technical Jargon

Understanding Words

♦ Denotation

♦ Connotation

that accompany a word.

♦ Bypassing

mean different things.

Negative Words

♦ Avoid negative words—choose

positive alternatives.

debate or firm.

♦ Avoid stuffy words.

Types of Jargon

♦ Technical Jargon

♦ Business Slang

technical field, but used in a more general sense in business.

♦ Businessese

avoid.

Commonly Confused Words

Stationery