Writing facilitates one's ability to recognize instances of faulty thinking, such as inconsistencies, and aids in synthesis. A reasonable paraphrase of Bacon is that one's knowledge can be more precisely and effectively developed through writing than through either reading or discussion alone. Each of these topics is briefly discussed below. This web site does not attempt to cover all aspects of written communication. Rather, it focuses on those areas where, based on our observation and experience, tax students and professionals can make the greatest strides in improving their written communication skills.
All examples are from actual student work.
In the first section, we target problems of wordiness , inappropriate punctuation , and overuse of the passive voice . Short self-tests that follow these topics will assist in evaluating your understanding and application of these basic writing skills. After mastering all three topics, take some of the comprehensive tests to evaluate your overall abilities. Then, put what you have learned into practice in your university and job-related written assignments. For those who wish additional help, we list many excellent web resources for improving basic writing skills.