Practical Writing

ENGLISH 0750 14 JANUARY 2009

Types of Writing
Academic Class notes Reports on readings Essays Personal Letters & email Lists Records Workplace Memos, letters, email Rsums Brochures Web sites Reports Instructions Proposals

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