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Box 10.7 (Continued)
Date: June 30, 2001
Address’s Designation: To
Official Address: The Hon. Minister,
Dept. of Education,
A.P.
Attention: Addressee’s name: Shri GVSR Reddy
Salutation: Respected Sir,
Sub: Regarding Educational
Body Grants
Complimentary Close: Yours faithfully/truly,
Sender’s Signature and Designation

CONCLUSION

In this chapter, we have looked at the different aspects of writing as a com-
munication skill. We have understood that content matters, and so does
presentation. In other words, it is as important to write legibly, with proper
margins on all sides, as it is to write clearly, concisely, and precisely
Now a days, most people use word-process. In case you belong to this
growing tribe, use double-spacing and a decent-sized font. Go in for a spell-
check Do touch up your grammar, if necessary.
As you realize in today’s era of smart computer programmes, thus, com-
pleting half our work, the truth-value of your material is what matters most.
In other words, the credibility of your material is of utmost importance.
So write precisely without any ambiguity. Provide all the documentation
necessary.
Similarly, in today’s equal and democratic days, it is necessary to be sen-
sitive to people challenged in various ways, be it, physical, mental, gender, or
race. Our writing would be a sensitive communication if it does not offend
the others in any humiliating way.

SUMMAR Y

In this chapter, you learnt the techniques of grammar and vocabulary
acquisition, in addition to mechanics of writing. Initial discussion of
writing as a communication skill helped you understand such acquisition
within the context of communication strategies. The chapter ended with
outlines and brief suggestions about various types of academic writings.

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