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English Language Writing Skills
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M ajor Learning Objectives
Should be able to convey your thoughts and
views in written form using appropriate
vocabulary and structure.
Should be able to communicate in writtenform to meet your real life needs.
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Sub Topics
Paragraph Writing
Letter Writing
Report Writing
Essay Writing
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P aragraph Writing O bjective
Produce a group of sentences dealing with one idea or theme. Arrange ideas in proper sequence.
C ontentsO utline of the paragraph.Structure of paragraph.Closing of the paragraph.
A ctivityWriting a paragraph on a given topic.
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Letter Writing O bjectives
W rite private and business letters in proper format.
C ontents
Parts of letter.Pattern of letters.
A ctivitiesImaginative writingGuided composition leading to free composition.
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R eport Writing O bjective
D escribe or narrate any event or happening. Arrange ideas in proper sequence.
C ontentsStructure of report writing.Language usage
A ctivityD escribe an event.
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Essay Writing O
bjectivesExpress their personal ideas or opinion on a topic or subject. Arrange ideas in proper sequence.
C ontentsEssay outline.
Use of idiomatic sentences .D eveloping paragraph
A ctivitiesD eveloping outline from long article.
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What is an Essay?
Short discussion of a topicSet of related paragraphs organized logically
May be descriptive, analytic, narrative, or argumentativeFocused and controlled by a main idea
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H ow is an Essay Structured?
Introduction Set the stage Express your main ideaB ody
Support the main idea Provide examples, arguments, evidence
Conclusion Wrap up the essay Revisit the main idea
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Writing essays requires you to think throughan idea thoroughly and carefully
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H ow do I Write an Essay?
y PlanNarrow your topicB rainstorm ideasD evelop a thesis statementCreate an outline
y D raftD raft one paragraph at a timeD raft quickly, allowing mistakes to happen
y ReviseWork on your thesis & supportCheck your paragraph constructionsRework your sentences to improve their clarity
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R ules of Effective Writing
B asic Rules1. Getting to the point
B eing ConciseParagraphing
Use of ListsFraming Effective Questions
2. Use of Non-discriminatory Language3. Punctuation, Grammar and Spelling.4. Tone
Choosing the right tone.
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G etting to the P oint
B eing ConciseUse short sentencesStart with purposeEliminate unnecessary words.
Eg: Avoid bad miscommunication in writing.
(B ad is a modifier which is unnecessary)
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P aragraphing
Short sentences
Short Paragraphs (3 to 6 sentences)Creates white spaceQuicker to read
Engages the reader.
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U se of Lists
B enefits of Using ListsWriter organizes thoughts.Reader sees main points.Important points are highlighted.
Formatting a ListUse numbers or bullets.
Items should be parallel.Capitalise the first letter of each point.B e consistent with Punctuation
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U se of Non-discriminatory Language
Non-discriminatory Language is languagethat treats all people equally.Use language that is free of religious, ageand sexual bias.
M ethods to avoid ErrorsC heck the spelling.A lways proofread the document
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Tone
H ow can you make sure that your messagehave the appropriate tone?
Ask these Questions.Why am I writing?Who am I writing to and what do I want the reader tounderstand?What kind of tone should I use?
When addressing faults or issues, maintain a professionaltone that does not attack but that makes your positionon the issue clear.