Thoughts on Chapters 1, 20, & 22

After reading these three chapters I feel much more prepared to write any type of professional document. Here are some points I found interesting and helpful:

• Chapters 1 and 20 both expressed ideas about shortening written documents to help the reader(s) to focus and acquire the information that they need. I found the idea of talking to your readers to be interesting. This would make sense considering the fact that people can have such are hard time understanding each others meanings.
• I liked how the author is following his own ideas, which can definitely help when I start writing my own documents. After reading his work this new way of writing should flow more smoothly.
• One thing I know I have a problem with and was addressed in chapter 20 is the "you" centered approach. It seems natural now, after writing may research papers, to continually use the word "I" and to write about my opinions. I am going to try to structure my sentences so that the reader can see themselves being considered in the text.
• I thought the information on proposals was well presented and useful. I have never written a proposal before so this will help me immensely. I liked the way the chapter was structured and the examples they gave at the end. This very clear method should help me when I go to write a proposal.