Communication Synthesis Worksheet
Business Communication Lab • Executive Writing Series
Communication Synthesis Worksheet
Sentence Combining Guide
Name: __________________
Date: __________________
Period: __________________
Style: __________________
The Challenge: From 3 Fragmented Stems to 1 Cohesive Sentence
Core Task
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Based on the assessment, my primary communication type is [Type].
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I (agree/disagree) with these results because in group settings, I typically [Behavior].
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A major strength in business is [Strength], but a potential challenge is [Challenge].
Three Master Architectural Formulas
Formula A: The Nuanced Concession (Subordinating "Although / While") Executive Grade
“Although the assessment identified my primary style as [Type]—a profile that drives [Strength] in workplace teams despite the risk of [Challenge]—I [agree/disagree] because in group settings I typically [Behavior].”
Formula B: Direct Compound-Complex (Preserves Original Flow) Direct & Clean
“Based on the assessment, my primary communication type is [Type], and while its chief business strength is [Strength] alongside the challenge of [Challenge], I [agree/disagree] with this outcome because I typically [Behavior] in group settings.”
Formula C: Behavioral Evidence-First (Participial / Causal) Reflective
“Because in collaborative business settings I typically [Behavior], I [agree/disagree] with my assessment result as a [Type] communicator, whose greatest professional asset is [Strength] yet requires vigilance regarding [Challenge].”
Workplace Style Vocabulary Bank
Select descriptors to elevate your draft
Driver / Action-Oriented Direct & Decisive
Behavior: Takes charge, sets hard deadlines, drives fast closure.
Strength: Rapid execution, clarity under pressure, high accountability.
Challenge: Impatience with debate, perceived bluntness.
Analytical / Data-Oriented Methodical & Precise
Behavior: Fact-checks proposals, demands data, risk-assesses.
Strength: High accuracy, objective problem-solving, structured logic.
Challenge: Analysis paralysis, hesitant to act without total certainty.
Expressive / Visionary Enthusiastic & Big-Picture
Behavior: Brainstorms ideas, rallies peers, champions creative vision.
Strength: Inspiring storytelling, cross-functional buy-in, innovation.
Challenge: Overlooking operational logistics, optimistic timelines.
Amiable / Collaborative Supportive & Empathetic
Behavior: Builds consensus, actively listens, mediates friction.
Strength: Team cohesion, trust-building, psychological safety.
Challenge: Reluctance to deliver critical feedback, conflict avoidance.
Part 1: Architectural Theory & Reference Continue to Page 2 for Guided Application & Final Drafting →
Application & Composition
Drafting Your Synthesized Master Sentence
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Isolate Your Four Core Elements
Extract your specific raw components before combining them into full sentence architecture.
A. Communication Type
Your assessed profile from the test:
B. Stance & Group Behavior
Do you agree? What do you actually do in teams?
C. Workplace Strength
Chief organizational benefit or collaborative asset:
D. Potential Challenge / Blind Spot
Friction point, liability, or operational risk:
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Select Architecture & Rough Draft
Formula A Formula B Formula C
Rough Working Draft (Test transitions, em-dashes, and clauses):
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Final Executive Single-Sentence Masterpiece
Write your final publication-ready sentence below. It must contain exactly one terminal period.
Executive Review Checklist
One True Sentence: Contains exactly one terminal period; no comma splices.
All 4 Elements Present: Blends type, stance/behavior, asset, and liability.
Syntactic Sophistication: Uses clean subordinating conjunctions or em-dashes.
Professional Tone: Uses objective, mature executive vocabulary.
Evaluator Status: Exemplary Revisions Needed
Evaluator Signature: _______________________