Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. All posts must be at least 175 words to earn full credit. See the Substantive Posting post in the Ask Mrs. Ashlei or Helpful Tips forum for help creating substantive discussion posts. ALREADY LATE NEED ASAP The focus this week is on understanding and effectively communicating to specific audiences. Understanding who your audience is and respecting their needs are critical to effective communication. Using language respectfully takes practice, and one way to demonstrate respectful language is by using gender pronouns correctly. In “Beyond the Binary: Practical Advice for Using Gender Pronouns” available in the University Library, Hall and Suddick (2019) say, “Using the correct pronouns is a sign of respect and affirmation. Though this requires a shift in language use, changing language can change culture for the better” (p. 24). This article is a reminder that precise word choice is important, and it contributes to how your audience perceives your message.
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