PROFESSIONAL WRITING SKILLS QUIZ How many writing rules you learned in school might actually be myths? Take the Writing Quiz and then click the "Submit" button to see the answers! CONTACT US if you'd like to discuss any of them. 1. All paragraphs should have at least three sentences. Myth Rule 2. Ending a letter with "Please feel free to call" adds friendliness to your conclusion. Myth Rule 3. Avoid using personal pronouns like "you" or "we" in correspondence. Myth Rule 4. A letter should never exceed one page. Myth Rule 5. Using passive rather than active voice is wrong. Myth Rule 6. Using jargon and technical terminology will impress your readers with how much you know. Myth Rule 7. Include your action item in the same paragraph you use to explain why you are requesting it. Myth Rule 8. Readers typically prefer paragraphs to bullet points when they receive information. Myth Rule 9. Bolding or italicizing key information for your readers can seem insulting to them. Myth Rule 10. Typing a message in all capital letters emphasizes the importance of it. Myth Rule 11. Use one paragraph only for each main point you are developing in a document. Myth Rule 12. The best place to apologize in correspondence is in the concluding paragraph. Myth Rule BONUS: Grammar and spelling don't matter much in e-mail. Myth Rule Time's up
