Writing in the Classroom vs.
Workplace Writing
Workplace
- Writing is short, concise and targeted.
- Writing is usually point form (bullets).
- Workplace writing is often repetitive.
- Most writing is related to document use and templates.
Classroom
- Students tend to write narrative and expository pieces.
- There is an emphasis upon using complete sentences and conventional
paragraphs.
- Writing style is usually important (sentence variety, vocabulary,
figures, transitional devices.)
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- This is a sample of writing that workers do on a daily time
ticket:
- Detailed description of work done.
- Topics discussed at the tailgate meeting.
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Process
- Examine the existing course outline.
- Identify where and how the essential skills should be added
or spliced in.
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- May not have to revise the entire curriculum or fill the entire
course with authentic tasks and contextualized materials.
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