Ch. 8 & 19

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 discusses several ways that create an effective writing style. Things to consider would be to find out what is expected, the roles being portrayed, your attitude, being able to say things in your own words, and adapting to other cultures. I feel that as long as you have respect for your reader, along with a positive attitude, that all of these considerations will all come into play. Chapter 8 also discusses how to construct an effective sentence. I feel like the guidelines in Chapter 8 can help especially when proofreading. If a sentence doesn’t sound right then these guidelines could help figure out what needs to be changed, whether it be simplifying the sentence or using an active voice. Just by learning how to construct an effective sentence can influence your reader and improve your writing style.

Chapter 19

Chapter 19 focuses on how to manage clients. There needs to be a lot of communication and mutual understandings from each side and there are several ways to do this. The first is to determine what your client wants and why. How can you know what is expected of you if you don’t know what your client wants? Next is to develop your own assessment of the situation and determine a management plan. Once you have a plan, you can create a schedule and then write a proposal to make sure that you and your client have a mutual understanding. I feel that a written response from your client is appropriate so there is a written agreement if anything does go wrong. It can act as a contract. Good communication can prevent errors and keep everyone on the same page. Communication is the key.