Habits Framework For Effective Business Writing Training Ppt

Slide 1

This slide depicts the HABITS acronym for designing effective messages. It mentions that HABITS stands for heading, artwork, bold, italics and typeface, and space.

Slide 2

This slide showcases the information regarding the usage of Heading in HABITS acronym. It highlights that headings divide longer messages into shorter, digestible chunks and headings provide readers with the ability to skim the message.

Slide 3

This slide illustrates the importance of artwork in HABITS acronym. It mentions that artwork helps in the retention of information. It effectively conveys comparisons and provides statistical relevance to date used in the message.

Slide 4

This slide depicts the usage of BIT (Bold, Italics, and Typeface) in the HABITS acronym for designing effective messages. Bold, Italics, and Typeface are used to emphasize information and add clarity to a document.

Instructor’s Notes:

Choosing the correct typeface

• Serif fonts: include fonts such as Times New Roman, Century Schoolbook, and Garamond
• Sans serif fonts: include font such as Century Gothic and Arial
• Serifs are ideal for printed documents, they help reader’s eyes move from one word to word
• Sans serif are ideal for computer based documents and PowerPoint

Slide 5

This slide illustrates the usage of S (Space) in the HABITS acronym for designing effective messages. It also highlights that margins, paragraph spacing, and alignment can increases the readability of the document.