Do you keep written records in English, write reports, lists, or instructions in English? Do you write and respond to faxes, e-mail, or formal correspondence in English?
Improve your skills in writing letters, memos, reports, and other basic written forms.
Writing for specific purposes involves reporting, explaining, promoting, clarifying, inspiring, and persuading. To this end, you will learn the importance of getting your facts rights, of revising for correctness, clarity, and concision, and of always keeping your audience foremost in your mind.
You cannot join this class until you have completed the writing assignment below
If you are not used to writing formal letters in English, don't panic. I want to know how much you know about writing a basic letter, including the essential parts.
2. What kind of writing in English do you do most often?
3. Why is correct writing and usage important ?
4. How do you write differently for different audiences and in different situations?
5. How important is vocabulary?
6. Why can't you wiite the same way you do in chat rooms, text messaging, and informal e-mail"
7. Why is reading important for good writing?
Be concise but specific when you describe what kind of writing you do and what your goals are.
Need help formatting your letter? Look up Business Correspondenceat "Online Technical Writing" on the web. This site will be one of our basic texts for much of the work. in this course
