Efficacy of written communication depends upon

A. Lengthy presentation

B. Complex sentence structure

C. Editing after writing

D. Brevity in sentences

E. Use of strong words

F. Effective use of words

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Communication :

• Communication is the passing of information or sharing of ideas from sender to receiver.
• Latin word ‘communicare’ means ‘to share’ and another Latin word ‘communis’ means ‘common’.
• So the aim of sharing the idea is to establish a commonness with receivers.
• From the definition of the Oxford Dictionary, communication is ‘the transfer of conveying of meaning.’
• Communication can be classified based on the communication channel, verbal and non-verbal communication
• In verbal communication, a message is transmitted through words
• Non-verbal communication is wordless and unstructured
• Written communication is a type of verbal communication

Efficacy of written communication:

• The efficacy or working efficiency of written communication depends on three main factors, content, context, and the receiver.
• Five Cs of effective written communication:
  • Connection - Good written communication forms a connection between the reader and the writer.
  • Clarity - Effective written communication is clear and easy to understand.
  • Cause - The cause or reason for writing needs to be clear to both the writer and the reader, including any specific actions you need from your audience.
  • Conciseness - Good written communication sticks to the point and doesn’t meander around or include lots of extraneous information.
  • Correctness - To be effective, written communication should use the correct tone, inoffensive language, and appropriate grammar. 

Therefore, the Efficacy of written communication depends upon Editing after writing, Brevity in sentences, and Effective use of words

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• Lengthy presentation: it takes more time and disfavor to read
• Complex sentence structure: it makes the communication more complex and the content ill-defined to the receiver
• Use of strong words: sometimes use of bombastic words become a ba rrier to a clear understanding of the writing​