Writing For Many Purposes

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Writing For Many Purposes

• By Ashley Stanley

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Online Sources

• http//www.animators.dk
• http//www.announcingit.com/main/mailing_etiquette
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• There are many different reasons to write.

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Reasons to Write

• Personal use
• Social reasons
• Academic purposes
• Business projects

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Personal Use

• Write how you feel.
• Does not have to be formal.
• Examples diaries, journals, web blogs.

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Why Its Great

• Used to remember things
• Clear your head
• Organize your thoughts

Remember

• You dont want your thoughts in the wrong hands!

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Social Reasons to Write

• Invitations
• Announcements
• Thank You Notes
• Sympathy Cards

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Some Tips

• Its important to keep your audience in mind.
• Include only pertinent information.
• Keep an organized address list for social
  occasions.

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For help with social writing etiquette check out

• Announcingit.com
• Invitation 101
• einvite.com

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Write For Academics

• Reports
• Analysis
• Essays
• Biographies
• Journals

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Remember

• Follow your teachers guidelines.
• Understand the requirements.
• Always give credit to your sources.

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Two Styles for Formatting Academic Papers

• MLA Format
• APA Format
• Check with your teacher to see what he/she
  prefers.

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Writing for Business

• Memos
• Letters
• Reports
• Resumes

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Business Formats

• Most word processing programs offer templates for
  all types of business writing.
• Short and specific is best.

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Remember

• It is important to be professional.
• Always be polite and respectful.

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E-mail

• The newest trend in writing
• Used by policemen, teachers, government, doctors,
  etc.
• Used for personal, social, and business purposes.

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E-mail Etiquette

• Be polite and respectful
• Be concise
• Sending harassing e-mails is illegal
• Avoid using URGENT or IMPORTANT

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For more e-mail etiquette check out

• www.emailreplies.com
• www.onlineetiquette.com

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Benefits of Writing

• Great way to keep detailed records
• Paper Trail is easy to follow
• Easy to keep organized