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Business Writing Bibliography of Business & Professional Writing (Genessee Valley Writing Center) This page contains links to a selection of texts offering direction and guidance on business and professional writing. Nominal Writing in Business (Genessee Valley Writing Center) These readings explore the increasing common business writing style and its effectiveness. Personality Choices in Business Writing (Genessee Valley Writing Center) Defines and describes the range of choices available to business writers when they select a precise tone for a document. Persuasive Business Writing (Genessee Valley Writing Center) This reading explores several different levels of sales persuasion that writers can incorporate into business writing. Seven Deadly Sins of Business Writing (Genessee Valley Writing Center) Outlines common stylistic and grammatical mistakes as illustrated in memos, letters, reports, etc. Ten Commandments of Business Writing (Genessee Valley Writing Center) Explains the value of short words, brief paragraphs, etc. Using Evidence to Prove Your Point In Business Writing (Genessee Valley Writing Center) This page introduces the concept of incorporating evidence and proofs into persuasive business writing. It also examines the Toulmin Model of deductive logical development and offers tips on evaluating arguments for their effectiveness. Writing a Business Memo (Genessee Valley Writing Center) Writers should consider the purpose and strategy of each memo. Includes a review list of do's and don'ts.