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Paraphrasing Without Plagiarizing
After reading the article by Susan Adams, close that source and, from memory, list the most important reasons that she states for knowing and using good grammar in the professional workplace:
It shows that you are able to complete certain task at work, you are well organized and respectful, and it shows that you are really focused, and interested when interacting in conversation with other employees or customers
After reading the article by Kyle Weins, close that source and, from memory, list the most important reasons that he states for knowing and using good grammar in the professional workplace:
If you make simple grammar mistakes it is likely you will make simple mistakes when trying to complete a work task. Paying close attention to grammar is just like paying attention to details at work.
Use your lists above to compose a paragraph in the space below, giving the six best arguments from the two articles about why good grammar counts at work.

 

When completing different tasks at work you have to know what you're doing. It is important to be organized and focused. Having good grammar is just like being focused because you have to be able to spot any problems. If you're not focused at work then you can easily make mistakes. Like when writing, if you don't pay attention you are more likely to make mistakes.Making a mistake at work is not a good look, and can damage your credibility. If you are not credible, then customers will not want your input. Customers also want to feel like you care, so knowing what you're going to say is important. Being able to answer questions without hesitation is a great customer service skill to have.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adams, Susan. "Why Grammar Counts At Work." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 20 July 2012. Web. 8 Oct. 2015. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/07/20/why-grammar-counts-at-work/>

 

 

.Weins, Kyle. "I Won't Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here's Why."Harvard Business Review. 20 July 2012. Web. 8 Oct. 2015. <https://hbr.org/2012/07/i-wont-hire-people-who-use-poo>

 

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