Chapter $4,$ Preparing Written Messages, Student Handout

Activity $4\mathrm{.}5$: STEP $6--$PREPARE THE FIRST DRAFT

Coherence Techniques

Link each sentence to the preceding sentence to improve coherence $($avoid abrupt changes in thought$).$

a$.$ The design team meets every Monday at $9a.m.$ They go over plans and goals for the upcoming week. Other departments have similar meetings.$|$

b$.$ Diversity awareness training seems important to some employees. It is very effective in improving communication and understanding. Employees should participate in this training. $$

c$.$ Our company has initiated a new overtime policy. Employees can choose between overtime pay or compensatory time off. This policy could improve morale and productivity.

d$.$ The publications department is working on new marketing materials. Our current brochures and materials are out of date. The materials do not reflect the major corporate changes that have occurred in the past six months.