Communication. Are paragraphs important to communication?
Not what you're looking for?
"Words carry the message. They would carry the same meanings with or without paragraphing. Therefore, paragraphing has no effect on communication." Discuss your view of this statement and provide an example which supports your analysis.
Lesikar, R. V., Flatley, M. E., & Rentz, K. (2008). Business communication: Making connections in a digital world (11th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
Apa 200-300 words
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
Your tutorial is 428 words and argues that paragraphs create structure that assist with meaning. A sample writing with and without paragraphs is given to illustrate.
Solution Preview
The paragraph groups ideas together and helps the reader follow the message. While it is technically possible to carry the same message with and without paragraphing, as a practical matter, the reader's impression does change with grouping that paragraphs offer.
No paragraphs:
"I have good news and bad news. First, the bad news. We are downsizing and all the financial staff will do our work out of the West Coast office. As of the end of November, we will no longer be staffing any financial positions in this office. We can offer a month of severance for each year of service. The good news is can offer you ...
Education
- BSc, University of Virginia
- MSc, University of Virginia
- PhD, Georgia State University
Recent Feedback
- "hey just wanted to know if you used 0% for the risk free rate and if you didn't if you could adjust it please and thank you "
- "Thank, this is more clear to me now."
- "Awesome job! "
- "ty"
- "Great Analysis, thank you so much"
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Writing Business Plans
This quiz will test your understanding of how to write good business plans, the usual components of a good plan, purposes, terms, and writing style tips.
Accounting: Statement of Cash flows
This quiz tests your knowledge of the components of the statements of cash flows and the methods used to determine cash flows.
Production and cost theory
Understanding production and cost phenomena will permit firms to make wise decisions concerning output volume.
Marketing Research and Forecasting
The following quiz will assess your ability to identify steps in the marketing research process. Understanding this information will provide fundamental knowledge related to marketing research.
SWOT
This quiz will test your understanding of the SWOT analysis, including terms, concepts, uses, advantages, and process.