Communication skills - learner
3. Writing at workplace
3.1. Writing skills
Writing is implemented in almost all working tasks, by either screen or paper. Writing means to communicate with other people and for this reason an important competence. Writing in workplaces indicate competences to:
- adjust and be aware of writing to different target groups
- master different writing style and text genres
- use words and expressions suitable for text purpose
- write complete and understandable sentences
- write without mistakes in punctuation and spelling
- can express in written form one’s own opinions and express personal experiences
- can argue (for and against) and give reasons for one´s own professional standpoints in written form
- can reflect and assess one´s own learning in written form
Working tasks indicate to write different type of texts, to different target groups, and with different purposes. This requires different styles of writing. You have to choose and be aware of expressions according to these aspects of communication. To communicate in written form to clients or customers are something different from to fellow workers.
Written activity n° 1
- you can print the page
- if you are member of the group (registered with an email), you can practice with this interactive activity...
Instructions
Based on your experiences with writing texts in your profession, assess your challenges related to following issues: Answer with mark (X) on YES or NO.
Writing issues | Yes | NO |
Awareness of target group |
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Awareness of text genre |
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Awareness of purpose of text |
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Use of specific professional words and expressions |
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Organising the whole text |
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Organising the text in paragraphs |
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Write good sentences |
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Master correct spelling/orthography |
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Master punctuation |
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Written activity n° 2
Describe in a few sentences how you consider your own writing competence and what you want to develop further to be a better writer.
You can work further with your writing competence here.