Readable Prose Memo

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The purpose of this memo is to demonstrate my ability to write in a readable prose style.

Summary
In this memo I will display excerpts from previous writings and show how they could be improved. When I finish my degree in IT Networking and Security, I must be able to convert technical information into easily understandable language. The Information Technology field requires an ability to communicate effectively with others. I have reviewed past writing assignments and found that I can improve my prose.

Clear and Specific
It is important to be very clear and specific when delivering technical information. People in upper-level management positions may not have a technical background. I need to provide all the necessary information without using technical jargon. My first example is from a report on the different forms of biometric …show more content…

One of the largest challenges faced by companies today is confirming the identity of computer users. Ensuring that users can easily confirm their identity can be difficult. Ease of use and security are generally opposite to each other. Biometrics attempts to solve these issues. Biometrics uses something that you are, like a fingerprint, to verify your identity.

I found that in most of my technical writing I use unnecessary jargon. This is fine when communicating solely with other people who understand the terminology. Using jargon when trying to inform someone without a technical background can be confusing and intimidating. This is counter-productive to the purpose of communicating information. After analyzing my original writing, I was able to replace the jargon with more-common language.

Be Concise
Writing in a readable prose requires conciseness. It is unnecessary to use fancy words or wordy phrases. The goal is to only include needed information. This is one of the major differences between technical writing and other forms. As an example I have revised a sample from a paper I wrote about quantum

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