Chapter Readings (2, 9 & 10)

My first impression of these chapters was that of someone that could not make up their mind. First it tells us to write a resume one way, unless this or that, then write it another way. Same with beginning or closing statements. Chapter 10 even goes so far as to state omitting closing statements is entirely correct at times, after first stating how important they can be. It all reminded me of the famous movie line "If this is Tuesday, it must be Belgium" After giving it time to sink in, and reflecting on the book's paramount axiom, I realized it all hearkens back to one of the first lessons of the term - know your audience, and craft your writing accordingly. In that light, it all makes sense, regardless of how it appears when taken out of context.