You Can Help Give Your Documents a Courteous Effect By

question 73

Multiple Choice

You can help give your documents a courteous effect by:

• A) refraining from using the conversational language.
• B) using the we-viewpoint instead of the you-viewpoint.
• C) preaching to the reader.
• D) refraining from blaming the reader.
• E) refraining from personalizing a message for a reader.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

in the context of innovation, refers to the process by which a new idea, product, or practice spreads within a population or society.

R&D Spending

Expenditures dedicated to research and development, aimed at innovation and improvement of products or processes.

Applied Research

Research aimed at solving specific practical problems, often leading to the development of new products or processes.

Basic Research

Research conducted to increase fundamental knowledge and understanding, often without immediate commercial objectives.