Written Communication Practices

Written Communication Practices

by Ms. Williams

​Written Communication Practices 11/17

​LO: SWBAT examine methods to organize information.

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​DOL: SW examine methods to organizing information and answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.

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•To apply the appropriate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation rules.

•To examine methods of organizing information.

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To discover various avenues for research and preparation for communications

​Written Communication

​•Is the inscription of information

•Can include:

−professional writing (for example: newspapers, magazines, journals, letters, emails)

−academic writing (for example: essays, presentations)

•Requires accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar in order for the audience to receive the correct message

−an audience is people watching or listening to a performance or reading a published work

​History

​ •Illustrated on the slide is a timeline showing the history of written communication, including:

−350 B.C.: the alphabet was created by the Phoenicians

−305 A.D.: China invented the first wood block printing press

−1450: Europe had its first appearance of newspapers

−1455: The first printing press with movable type was invented by Johannes Gutenberg

−1455: The first book, the Gutenberg Bible was printed using a printing press

​History

​•Illustrated on the slide is a timeline showing the history of written communication, including:

−350 B.C.: the alphabet was created by the Phoenicians

−305 A.D.: China invented the first wood block printing press

−1450: Europe had its first appearance of newspapers

−1455: The first printing press with movable type was invented by Johannes Gutenberg

−1455: The first book, the Gutenberg Bible was printed using a printing press

Multiple Choice

When was the wooden block printing press invented?

• In 205 A.D.

• In 305 A.D.

• In 405 A.D

• In 505 A.D

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT required for written communication?

• Accurate spelling

• Accurate punctuation

• Elaborate vocabulary

• Accurate grammar

Multiple Choice

When was the first book, the Gutenberg Bible, printed?

• In 1450

• In 1455

• In 1475

• In 1490

Multiple Choice

When was the first American dictionary published?

• In 1788

• In 1793

• In 1818

• In1828

Multiple Choice

When was the first text message sent?

• .In 1984

• In 1988

• In 1992

• In 1996

​Understanding an Assignment

​•Is important before beginning any writing project

•Involves identifying the following:

−basic requirements

•whenis it due

•how much time will be available to work on the project in class or at home

•how long does it need to be

•are sources required and how many

​Understanding an Assignment

•Involves identifying the following:

−purpose or goal

- look for key verbs

​Examples:

Analyze: break down and scrutinize information to understand the true nature of the concepts

Compare: explain similarities and differences between two or more objects, events or ideas

Interpret: put information into the writer’s own words and use examples

Evaluate: examine an object, idea or event and offer an appraisal

Explain: clarify an idea or concept

Prove: establish an idea is correct by using logic and sufficient evidence

​Planning the First Draft

​•Involves identifying the following:

−audience

•who is going to read the writing project

•what will the audience need to know

•what style will the audience most identify with

•most audiences for class assignments will be the instructor who assigned the project

Multiple Choice

1. What is NOT a basic requirement for a writing assignment?

• Due date

• Percentage of final grade the assignment will account for

• Length requirement

• Number of sources needed

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to determine the purpose or goal of an assignment?

• Look for key verbs in the assignment description

• Determining who will read the assignment

• Knowing the genre of the assignment

• Knowing the topic of the assignment

Multiple Choice

. According to the segment, which of the following is NOT a way to plan and prepare for an assignment?

• Brainstorming

• Strengthening

• Editing

• Structuring

Multiple Choice

Should the writer review his writing project during the review step of the writing process?

• Yes, but he needs to make sure someone else also reviews it

• No, he wrote the project

• Yes, he is the only one who knows the content

• No one else needs to review it since he is good at grammar and spelling