Lesson Plan for Medic. Lesson One: Say What You Mean

Lesson One: Say What You Mean.

How to communicate clearly when writing.

1. Be concise.

• Put as much meaning as possible into the fewest words. 
• Avoid Filler Words, such as "like" "you know?" 
• When using emphasis, avoid lazy words, such as "very" "extremely" "kind of." If the word you are using does not seem strong enough, use a different one.

2. Explain what you mean clearly.

• Stay on topic. Avoid distractions that do not further your point. 
• State your point immediately, and then elaborate and try to convince your audience. 
• Be specific, and avoid vague statements. 

3. Reread what you have written.

• Check your spelling.
• Check for double words and typos that turned into other words.
• Check for meaning. Did you communicate your point clearly? Did you wander off topic? Are there places you need to reinforce your point? or remove filler?

4. Revise

• Make any necessary changes or corrections.
• Reread one last time. If you have trouble finding errors, read it out loud. This will help. 
• Once all corrections have been made, send it!