Workplace

and Technical
Writing
•Workplace writing is writing
done on the job or as part of a
job, often in an office setting.
It usually communicates
details about a particular job or
project.
To be effective, workplace writing should have the
following characteristics:
• Presents well-organized and accurate
information
• Includes purpose and internal audience
• Uses normal and polite language
• Uses reader-friendly formatting techniques
• Uses effective and error-free sentence
structures
Forms of
Workplace
Writing
Business Letter
•Formal letters
written to, from, or
within a business.
•They can be written
to make requests,
file complaints, or
give information.
 Forms
•Types of workplace
writing that ask for
specific information
to be completed in a
particular format.
 Memos
•Brief business
notes that give the
reader important
information on a
topic.
 Instructions
•Are clear, step-by-step
guidelines used to explain
how to complete a task or
procedure. A Project
Plans are short documents
that outline the goals and
objectives of a project.
 E-mail
•An abbreviation for
electronic mail. It is
a common form of
communication that
uses a computer and
software to send
messages.
 Resume
•An overview of a
person’s experience
and qualifications
for a job. It lists a
person’s job skills
and work history.
Job Applications
• Documents that employers
use for hiring purposes. A
person applying for a job is
required to list work
experiences and educational
background.
 College
Applications
•Documents that ask for
personal information
and details in order to
decide whether or not
to accept a student.
Prepared By:
Joshua A.
Pagcaliwan