All written documents need to be well organised. This means that they need to be properly structured with ideas presented in a logical sequence. Paragraphs should also be in a logical order and should be linked. Long texts should be divided up and different parts of the text should have headings and sub-headings. Layout is also important.
Different languages have different conventions about the layout of letters and reports.
Punctuation Punctuation also varies from one language to another and the incorrect use of punctuation can sometimes affect the meanings of a text. The writing process Finally, it is vital to consider the actual writing process . Very few people can just sit down and produce a well-written document in a foreign language without a lot of preparation. The process of writing should always include setting your objectives for producing the document, careful consideration of the reader and of the language to be used. Linguarama Writing Skills Book Linguarama has recently published Writing Skills , the first in a series of books about business skills.