Throughout my time as a student, writing has been an integral part of my communication between peers, professors, and potential employers. I have written countless essays, emails, and texts between peers that have helped shape my communication. Writing was never my strong suit, so it is something that I have worked extra hard at to ensure that it meets my personal standard. I have learned many beneficial techniques that have helped me improve my writing skills. One of my previous professors told me something about writing that I still use, “An essay is written in revision.” While my professor mentioned essays, this can be used for any written document. He emphasized the importance of revising a document until you can’t anymore and then revising some more. I take this into account whenever I am writing essays or even emails. I re-read my written documents 2-5 times, depending on the document type, to ensure proper formatting, clear & concise language, and no grammatical errors. 

While I have greatly improved my writing ability, I know that I can still refine my writing. Peer review has also helped with refining my writing. Oftentimes, getting a second opinion gives way to new ideas and is a great way to look at a document from a new perspective. Additionally, it gives an idea of how your potential audience may interpret the writing, which is an important factor to consider when preparing a written document. In business, where communication is extremely important, it is more important to be concise than to use complex language. The following are a few examples that show my communication through written language.