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The document discusses different types and purposes of writing. It defines writing as the act of composition in words. There are two main types: writing for specific purposes which aims to disseminate information objectively; and creative writing which focuses on entertaining readers. The key purposes of writing are to inform, persuade, express oneself, and entertain. Good writing requires considering the reading audience, authentic purpose, qualities like organization and style, and effective principles. The prewriting stage of outlining and brainstorming helps ensure better organization of ideas in the written output.

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Writing

The document discusses different types and purposes of writing. It defines writing as the act of composition in words. There are two main types: writing for specific purposes which aims to disseminate information objectively; and creative writing which focuses on entertaining readers. The key purposes of writing are to inform, persuade, express oneself, and entertain. Good writing requires considering the reading audience, authentic purpose, qualities like organization and style, and effective principles. The prewriting stage of outlining and brainstorming helps ensure better organization of ideas in the written output.

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What is writing?

Is defined as the act or


practice of literary, journalistic, or
other composition in words
(Websters
3rd
Interntional
Dictionary).

General Types of Writing:

Writing for Specific Purposes is to disseminate


information accurately. The of writing is objective;
the content is technical practical knowledge. It gives
clarity, accuracy, and systematized way of
representing information.
Creative Writing is focused primarily on entertaining the
reader.

Writing: A Birds Eye View


Writers are not born. They are made.
Writing is a flexible process that demands changes
along the way to reach a final draft that is complete and
credible.
Requisites of Good Writing:
The Purpose of Writing
The Reading Audience
The Qualities of Good Writing
The Principles of Effective Writing

The Purpose of Writing


Whenever you write, some clear purpose should
guide your efforts. If you dont know why youre
writing, neither will your reader.

SHOWS QUICK DEADLINE vs. AUTHENTIC


PURPOSE

Im doing this because I have to.


What do I want this piece of writing to do for both my
reader and me?

Authentic Purposes of Writing:


You explore the consequences of the greenhouse effect
in a report for your science class.
You write an open-letter to the school administration to
express your frustration over poor comfort room facilities.

The following are the purposes of writing:


1.To Inform
student journalists

2.To Persuade
editorial request
3. To Express Yourself
creative writing through giving mastery of words
4. To Entertain
Satire (a form of comedic writing) by poking fun to
the shortcomings of individuals

The Reading Audience


Everything you write is aimed at some
audience - a person or group you want to
reach.
A good way to size up your readers is to
develop an audience profile. The following
questions will be considered:

1. What are the educational level, age, social


class, and economic status of the audience I
want to reach?
2. Why will this audience read my writing? To
gain information? Learn my views on a
controversial issue? Enjoy my creative flair?
Be entertained?
3. What attitudes, needs, and expectations do they
have?

4. How are they likely to respond to what I say?


Can I expect them to be neutral? Opposed?
Friendly?
5. How much do they know about my topic?
6. What kind of language will communicate with
them most effectively?

The Qualities of Good Writing


GRAMMAR vs. PUNCTUATION vs. EFFECTIVE
ORGANIZATION

1.Free Thinking
2.Sense of Style
3.Effective Punctuation
4.Freshness, Style, and Organization

Strategies for Finding a


Topic

1. Tap Your Personal Resources. (family


gatherings, school activities, movies, concerts,
plays, parties, jobs, and books)
2. Keeping a journal.
3. Asking Questions.
1. Can I define my subject?
2. What are some example of my subject?

4. Free-Writing
5. Brainstorming

Strategies for Finding a


Topic
6. Outlining

In a Nutshell
Writers are not born. Writing can be
learned.
A good writing venture should, consider the reading
audience, the purpose of writing, the qualities, and the
effective principles of writing.

The prewriting stage when properly


observed ensures better organization of
thoughts in a written output.

Interview a high rank person. (any


profession)
Jot down information about why he/she got
that far on his/her career. (What are the
struggles he/she encountered to reach where
he/she is now.)
Make an essay using the information your
gathered.

Why should we use


INTERJECTIONS in our
writing?
check these out:
Express your greeting:
Hello! How are you?
Express your surprise:
Oh! Are you going too?

Express your grief:


Alas! I failed.

How can using


Interjections help you?
Communicating your ideas clearly
Demonstrating you have control
over your writing
Making your writing
more exciting &
fun to read

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