Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
8 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is Effective Army Writing? |
Effective Army writing transmits a clear message in a single, rapid reading and is generally free of errors in grammar, mechanics, and usage. Good Army writing is concise, organized and right to the point. |
|
|
What are the 4 Standard Army Memorandums? |
o Information Memo: Reference, purpose, summary, discussion/facts, points of contact o After Action Review: Reference, purpose, summary, review of action, lessons learned, points of contact. o Request Memo: Reference, purpose, request, reason, discussion/facts, points of contact. o Decision Memo: reference, purpose, recommendation, reason, effects on resources, coordination. |
|
|
What are the advantages of Effective Army Writing? |
o Saves time o Ensures clarity o Decreases information overload o Reduces anxiety o Clear standard |
|
|
Name the steps in the Writing Process... |
o Research o Plan o Develop a draft o Revise the draft o proofread |
|
|
What are the 6 rules to follow? |
o Put main idea upfront o Write short paragraphs o Use active voice o Write short sentences o Use short words o Use personal pronouns |
|
|
What are the short paragraph rules? |
o Maintain grammatical parallelisms o Write short, well-developed paragraphs o Keep paragraphs to <1 inch deep, 6 typed lines o Start each paragraph with the key point o Give each paragraph in a memorandum a clear header o Use subparagraphs and lists whenever possible |
|
|
Name 3 basic techniques to convert passive voice to active... |
o Put the doer up front o Drop part of the verb o Change the verb |
|
|
Keep most sentences between___words. |
12-20 words; 15 is about average. |
