Chapter 4 Summary

Digital communication tools like email, chat, and the Internet enhance traditional customer service methods by expanding the service desk’s ability to share and manage information. These tools also support self-service options, allowing customers to access help independently. Strong writing skills are essential for service desk professionals to create clear, accurate documentation—from tickets and emails to FAQs and reports. Effective writing begins with understanding the audience and purpose, and following documentation standards ensures consistency. Writing improves with practice, and mastering technical and email best practices helps professionals communicate clearly and professionally. In today’s digital world, writing well is a key factor in delivering excellent support.

 

Glossary

  • chat speak
    A term for the abbreviations and slang commonly used in email, IM, and chat messages for brevity or due to a limitation on the number of characters that can be used when sending messages.
  • content management system (CMS)
    Software used to manage the content of a web site.
  • fuzzy logic
    A searching technique that presents all possible solutions that are similar to the search criteria, even when conflicting information exists or no exact match is present.
  • hypermedia
    A storage method that stores information in a graphical form so users can access the information in a nonlinear fashion using hyperlinks.
  • hypertext
    A storagemethod that stores information in a nongraphical form so users can access the information in a nonlinear fashion using hyperlinks.

Glossary continued

  • one-to-many relationship
    One resolution that resolves many incidents or service requests.
  • query by example (QBE)
    A searching technique that uses queries, or questions, to find records that match the specified search criteria; can include search operators.
  • search operator
    A connecting word such as AND, OR, and NOT.
  • style guide
    A set of standards for designing and writing documents.

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