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Challenges on the Job

Dealing with Writing Expectations on the Job

Even entry level positions in organization require writing on a regular basis. Writing well may be essential to attain success or advancement within an organization. The type of written work required will vary in length and format, but a few examples of possible writing requirements are memos, letters, directions, reports, and presentations. Strategies to help make writing more successful are as follows:

Have an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement.
Include support for the thesis.
End with a brief concluding statement.
Proofread and re-read many times for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Develop a checklist of YOUR common errors.
Read the correspondence aloud.
Develop a relationship with a co-worker for proofreading.
Use spell checks and grammar checks.
Write, do something else, then go back and read what you have written.
Be aware of proper format, then make a copy of a completed correspondence to refer back to for the next writing.



		Challenges on the Job Dealing with Writing Expectations on the Job Even entry level positions in organization require writing on a regular basis. Writing well may be essential to attain success or advancement within an organization. The type of written work required will vary in length and format, but a few examples of possible writing requirements are memos, letters, directions, reports, and presentations. Strategies to help make writing more successful are as follows: Have an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement. Include support for the thesis. End with a brief concluding statement. Proofread and re-read many times for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Develop a checklist of YOUR common errors. Read the correspondence aloud. Develop a relationship with a co-worker for proofreading. Use spell checks and grammar checks. Write, do something else, then go back and read what you have written. Be aware of proper format, then make a copy of a completed correspondence to refer back to for the next writing.