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!!