 “If you are eating you

are licking, if you are

not eating you are
crying”
 Don’t Regret it!! Try
it!!
 %$#@^ %$#@%^
 Keep in Touch!! It’s Time to Say Bye!!
 Adaptation
 Meeting of the Minds
 What Has Been Done

 Need for Adaptation

 Simplify writing by selecting Short &
Familiar words
 Use Technical words & Acronyms
appropriately
 Use words with Strength and Vigor
 Avoid Overuse of Camouflaged Verbs
 Avoid Overuse of Camouflaged
Verbs
 Camouflaged Verbs = A verb changed into
noun & then adding action words
 Cancel = To Effect a Cancellation
 Acquire = To make an acquisition
 Judge = Make a judgment
 Discuss = Have a discussion
 Can be Avoided by Writing (1)Concretely,
(2)In an Active Voice
 Use Active Voice
 In Active Voice, Subject Does Action
 In Passive Voice, Subject Receives Action
 Example:
 Active: The Auditor Inspected the Books.
 Passive: The Books were Inspected by the Auditor.
 Active: The Committee Enforced the Policy.
 Passive: The Policy was Enforced by the Committee.
 Passive Voice is Appropriate

 Not Incorrect; Has an Appropriate Place

 (1) Passive is Better When Doer of Action
is NOT Important
Example: Advertising is often criticized for
its effect on price.
 Petroleum is refined in Texas.
 Passive Voice is Appropriate

 (2) Passive Helps Avoid Accusing Reader

Example: The damage was caused by
exposing the material to sunlight.
The color desired was not specified in your
order.
 Passive Voice is Appropriate

 (3) Passive is Better When Performer is

Unknown
Example: Last month, the Equipment has
been sabotaged seven times
 Passive Voice is Appropriate

 When Writer Prefers Not to Name

Performer
Example: Two complaints have been made
about you.
Select Words for Precise Meanings

 Writing Requires a Knowledge of

Language
Examples: Fagged Out = Exhausted
Terminated = Dismissed
Lad = Boy
Skinny = Slender
Select Words for Precise Meanings

 Learn Specific Meanings of Words

Example: Affect = To Influence
Effect = To Bring to Pass
Farther = Geographical Distance
Further = In Addition
Select Words for Precise Meanings

 Use Correct Idioms (Way of Expressing an

Idea)
Example: Comply to = Comply with
Superior Than = Superior to
In Search for = In Search of
Suggestions for Non-Discriminatory
Writing
 Avoid Words that Discriminate Against Sex,
Race, Nationality, Age, Sexual Orientation or
Disability
 May be Used Without Bad Intent
 Avoid Sexiest Words

 Avoid Using Masculine Words for Both

Sexes
 A Typical NSU student will buy his books from
Nilkhet Market.
Solution To Avoid Sexist Words:

 Reword Sentence
 When a customer needs service, it is his right
to ask for it.

 By Making Reference Plural

 Substituting Neutral Expression
 Can be Awkward; Use Carefully
 Avoid Sexist Words

 Avoid Words Suggesting Male Dominance

 Man-Made = Manufactured
 Fireman = Fire Fighter
 Police Man = Police Officer
 Manhole ≠ Human Hole
 Freshman ≠ Fresh Person
 Avoid Sexist Words

 Words that lower Status by Sex

 I’ve my girl to take care of this matter
 Boy, don’t you be late to my class
Avoid Words that Stereotype by Race,
Nationality or Sexual Orientation

 Words Depicting Minorities

 Hardworking African American
 Terrorist Muslims
 White Trash
Avoid Words that Stereotype by Age

 Old Folks, Oldies = Elderly, Senior Citizen

 Kids, Brats = Young Adults
 Teenagers, Adolescents = Young Person
 Avoid Words that Typecast
“Disables”
 Deaf & Dumb = Deaf
 Summary of Today’s Lecture

 Prefer the concrete words and active

voice.
 Write by selecting the right words.
 Write by using idioms correctly.
 Use words that do not discriminate.
 Discussion on 8th Feb. 2007
 Male Students: Yes, female
Workers should NOT follow a
dress code at a work place.
 Female Students: Yes, male
Workers should follow a
professional dress code at a
work place.
 Introduce Yourself

 “Jorse Bolo… Amar naam MOFIZ…”

 Good Early Evening! I’m Sayedul Karim.
You can call me Mr. Karim.
(Re)Introduce Yourself (Without
a Name)!!
 I’m New in town. Could you give me
directions to your apartment?
 Was you father an alien? Because there’s
nothing else like you on earth!
 Your feet must be tired because you have
been running through my mind all night
long!!
 Assignment #1

 Traditional Title Page

 Write a Line or Two to Break the Ice
 Don’t be Afraid of Creativity; Be Original
 Apply your Sense of Humor
 Remember Your Culture
Thanks Much!!