ENGLISH 0750 14 JANUARY 2009 Types of Writing Academic Writing
Purpose: Assist in school work
Earn grade/credit Record learning Aid studying/recall Audience: Self, teacher, peers Tone: Ranges from very casual (notes) to very formal (major graded assignments) Personal Writing
Purpose: Communicate, record, organize ideas,
thoughts, events Audience: Self, family, friends, close acquaintances Tone: Generally casual or informal Workplace Writing