Bill Carmody
Executive Summaries
In business writing, executive summaries help your reader get to the essence of whatever else follows. In this video, we cover the importance of why you want to include executive summaries, especially in long documents.
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Using Word Processing Software to Design Instructions
This video explains the importance of using word processing software to design instructions. It highlights the benefits of creating, editing, and saving print documents easily, as well as the convenience of collaboration and making...
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Parts of a Long Report
When writing a long report, you want to make it easy for your reader to consume the information you've written. That's why it's so important to provide the following parts of a long report: - Title Page - Table of Contents - Page Numbers...
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Parts of a Business Letter
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the various parts of a business letter. Carmody highlights the significance of meeting expectations in business writing to ensure that recipients take the letter seriously.
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Importance of Short Reports
In this video, Bill Carmody emphasizes the importance of short reports, explaining that they are more likely to be read compared to longer reports. He highlights that short reports are easier to consume and understand, particularly in...
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Writing Sales Proposals: Winning Hearts and Minds
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the key elements of writing effective sales proposals. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what the audience needs to know in order to say yes to the proposal.
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Visuals for International Audiences: Understanding Cultural Considerations
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the importance of considering visuals for international audiences. He highlights the significance of colors, imagery, symbolism, layout, and typography in effectively communicating with diverse...
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Effective Periodic Reports
This video is about writing effective periodic reports. The video emphasizes the importance of making the reports easy to understand for those who are not directly involved in the project and highlights the need to include executive...
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eCommunication as Legal Record
In this video, Bill Carmody explains the importance of being mindful of our electronic communication as it can be used as a legal record. He emphasizes the need for effective and precise communication, especially in a professional...
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Organizing a Standard Business Letter
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to organize a standard business letter. It covers the proper placement of the date, address, and greeting, as well as the importance of getting straight to the point in the opening paragraph.
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The Importance of Letter Appearance
In this video, Bill Carmody explains the importance of the appearance of a letter and why it matters. By ensuring that the formatting and presentation of a letter are professional, the content within can be evaluated and reviewed in a...
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Tips for Effective Print Document Design
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the importance of proper print document design. He emphasizes the significance of margins to ensure readability and advises against using excessive graphics that waste ink and increase costs.
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Writing Effective Inquiry Letters
The video is a tutorial on how to write effective inquiry letters. The video aims to help viewers understand the key elements of writing inquiry letters that are more likely to receive a response and achieve the desired outcome.
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Writing Effective Incident Reports
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the importance of writing incident reports in business communication. He emphasizes that incident reports are crucial for documenting incidents that may have legal repercussions.
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The Importance of Writing at Work: Creating a Paper Trail and Job Security
In this video, Bill Carmody explains the importance of writing at work. He emphasizes that writing helps memorialize decisions and create a paper trail, allowing others to easily follow along with important discussions and decisions....
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Creating Consistency in Writing Instructions
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the importance of maintaining a consistent voice when writing a variety of instructions within a business. By establishing a clear brand voice and ensuring consistency, instructions can be written in...
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Types of Proposals
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the various types of proposals that are relevant when working within an organization. He explains pre-proposals, solicited and unsolicited proposals, simultaneous submissions, revisions and...
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Special Request Letters
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the importance of providing context in special request letters. By providing a clear explanation of the circumstances surrounding the request, the rest of the letter can flow more smoothly.
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Desktop Publishing
When it comes to business writing, desktop publishing has made it so much simpler. Using computers to publish your business writing makes it easier to communicate with the world. In this video, we explore this topic further.
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Types of Visuals and their Functions
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the different types of visuals and their functions in business writing. He explains how visuals such as tables, charts, graphs, illustrations, and photography can help guide readers, visualize...
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Ethical Visuals
"The use of visual media should neither intentionally distort the integrity of a message nor promote a false impression or interpretation, which, as a whole, impacts to the credibility of the author." To have an ethical visual, you must...
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Differences Among eCommunications
When writing for business, what are the key differences among electronic communications? In this video, I discuss what's different in your eCommunications from traditional business writing.
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Categories of Visuals
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the different categories of visuals that can be used to convey information effectively. He explains the importance of symbols, maps, graphs, tables, diagrams, illustrations, and photos in enhancing...
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Methods for Sending US Letters
How you send your letters and business correspondence matters based on what you're optimizing for: Cost, Time, and/or tracking receipt. Depending on what you want, you have many options and in this video, I walk through the various...