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    The document discusses using action verbs in professional writing to make it more concise and engaging. It provides resume, cover letter, and memo examples comparing passive verbs to active verbs. Active verbs use fewer words to highlight achievements and keep readers interested. It also lists categories of action verbs that can be used in documents like resumes and cover letters.

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    The document discusses using action verbs in professional writing to make it more concise and engaging. It provides resume, cover letter, and memo examples comparing passive verbs to active verbs. Active verbs use fewer words to highlight achievements and keep readers interested. It also lists categories of action verbs that can be used in documents like resumes and cover letters.

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    The document discusses using action verbs in professional writing to make it more concise and engaging. It provides resume, cover letter, and memo examples comparing passive verbs to active verbs. Active verbs use fewer words to highlight achievements and keep readers interested. It also lists categories of action verbs that can be used in documents like resumes and cover letters.

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    Action Verbs in Professional Writing

    Overview: Action verbs enliven sentences and promote concise writing. Use action verbs throughout your resume
    and cover letters to highlight your achievements. Use action verbs in business letters and memos to keep your
    readers' interest.
    Resume Example

    Passive Verb: Was in charge of new advertising campaign. (7 words)


    Active Verb: Directed new advertising campaign. (4 words)
    Cover Letter Example

    Passive Verb: I was able to contribute my skills to improve the company's website. (12 words)
    Active Verb: I re-designed the company's website. (5 words)
    Memo Example

    Passive Verb: It is not feasible to lower the thermostat from 68 degrees on weeknights because many staff
    members work late. (18 words)
    Active Verb: The thermostat remains at 68 degrees on weeknights because many staff members work late. (13
    words)
    Categorized List of Action Verbs
    Ten in each category. Of course, many others exist.

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    References:
    The Writing Lab & OWL at Purdue and Purdue University. (2008) Action
    Verb to Describe Skills, Jobs, and Accomplishments in
    Employment Documents.
    WriteExpress.com (2008) Action Verbs.

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