Communication Barriers Module 2 Part 3
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ACADEMIC WRITING VS. PROFESSIONAL WRITING
ACADEMIC WRITING VS. PROFESSIONAL WRITING ACADEMIC - writing done to fulfill a requirement of a college or university - given in an academic or school setting Examples: Books and book reports Essays Research paper Conference paper Academic journal Dissertation and thesis Abstract Explication Characteristics of Academic Texts Factual and formal in tone Language is precise and discipline-specific objective point of view uses analytical/critical approach lists references and uses citations PROFESSIONAL - Style of written communication used in the workplace environment that allows professionals to make informed decisions Examples: Business letters Resumes Memorandum Cover letters Characteristics of Professional Texts Formal yet personal in tone May use the first person point of view Steps in Reading Academic Texts Determine the type of text and the purpose of reading Skim and scan titles, subtitles and labels Use annotations...
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