The effectiveness of words you use in your writing resembles how your readers feel toward your writing. The following guides will show you how to satisfy your reader by using effective use of words:
Controlling Diction:
a. Choosing the appropriate word
b. Choosing the exact word
c. Being concise
Using The Dictionary:
a. Choosing a dictionary
b. Working with a dictionary's contents
Improving Your Vocabulary:
a. Understanding the sources of English
b. Learning the composition of words
c. Learning to use new words
Spelling:
a. Avoiding typical spelling problems
b. Following spelling rules
c. Developing spelling skills
d. Using the hyphen to form compound words
