3. Identify the statements if it is TRUE
or FALSE.
1. If a term is mentioned only once,
use the spelled-out form.
2. Use the abbreviated form of
degree/s after a person’s name,
with periods.
Pre-Test
4. 3. Write month, day, comma, and
then year.
4. An apostrophe is also used in
place of added letters or numbers
5. Use Hindu Arabic when indicating
the DepEd regions
Pre-Test
5. Ensure that your writing observes the following principles:
CLARITY. Keep it clear and simple. Avoid using jargon. Use the
active voice as much as possible.
CONCISENESS. Keep it short, brief, and direct to the point.
COMPLETENESS. Provide complete and necessary information.
CONCRETENESS. Avoid vague terms and language. Do not use
idiomatic expressions and figures of speech.
CONSISTENCY. Ensure that your documents are consistent in
spelling, grammar, punctuation, hyphenation, capitalization,
typeface (bold, italic, underlined, among others), and
abbreviation.
COHERENCE. Follow a logical sequence in your discourse.
COURTESY. Always build goodwill in your communications. Be
polite and courteous to your readers.
Principles of Effective Business Writing