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Why Spelling & Punctuation Matter

This overview emphasizes why spelling and punctuation are crucial in writing. Good writing creates a positive impression, inspires confidence, and communicates clearly, while poor writing can frustrate readers and lead to negative perceptions. It highlights the difference between informal and formal communication, advocating for professionalism in work and networking contexts. Proofreading, double-checking spelling, and revising are essential steps in crafting a polished message. The document references studies showing the impact of careless errors on job applications and professional credibility.

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Why Spelling & Punctuation Matter

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  1. Why Spelling & Punctuation Matter Lisa Ziska-Marchand IST 511 October 1, 2013

  2. First Impressions • Good Writing: • Inspires • Leaves a positive impression • Poor Writing: • Frustrates • Leaves a negative impression

  3. Spelling & Punctuation • Good Writing Means: • Words are spelled correctly • Sentences are constructed intelligently • Punctuation is used consciously • The writer cares about the message

  4. Time to be Informal • Chat speak is fine for: • Your friends • Your mom • Your social accounts

  5. Time to be Formal • Formal communication is expected: • At work • With potential employers • With Colleagues • In any professional setting • If you’re unsure, be formal

  6. Make a Positive Impression • Proofread your work • Double check your spelling • Use, but don’t rely on spell check • Ask someone else to read your work • Rewrite • Be inspiring

  7. References • Blake, H. (2010, February 4). Half of employers bin job applications with spelling errors. UK Telegraph. Retrieved from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/7151528/Half-of-employers-bin-job-applications-with-spelling-errors.html • James, G. (2013). LinkedIn Mistakes: Top 5 Ways to Kill your Credibility. Inc. Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/linkedin-mistakes-top-5-ways-to-kill-your-credibility.html • Simmons, L. (2012, January 31). Spelling: A Rebuttal From Wired’s Copydesk. Wired. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/01/st_essay_autocorrect_rebuttal/ • Trubek, A. (2012, January 31). Proper Spelling? Its Tyme to Let Luce! Wired. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/01/st_essay_autocorrect/

  8. Image Citations • Bump. Retrieved from http://www.raywj.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/user_submission_image_full/user-submission/34/misspelled_signs6.jpg • Ice cold bear. Retrieved from http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/bloguploads/funny-misspelled-sign-cold-bear.jpg • Independence boulevard. Retrieved from http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7g8VgYrDDUs/TH1xQI_vGnI/AAAAAAAABpc/-URmt0jsvaA/s1600/Misspelled+sign+on+Independence+Boulevard+in+Charlotte.jpg • Misspelled signs. Retrieved from http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--TFI62fxzFE/TahZtcL92DI/AAAAAAAAACk/rh0YdVenGnw/s1600/misspelled_signs.jpg • Spelling bee. Retrieved from http://www.11points.com/images/spellingmistakes/spellingbee.jpg

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