Practical Writing

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

Purpose: Accomplish work of specific

industry/career/organization
Audience: Supervisor, peer, employee, customer,
potential employer, outside entity
Tone: Generally formal