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Group V members for the technical writing project are Abdul, Cortez, Yumul, and Cañete. The group will define technical writing, discuss features of technical writing such as being accurate, clear, formal, and graphical. They will also discuss workplace correspondence including emails, memos, letters, reports, and forms used to convey information, make requests, and collaborate. The group will distinguish different types of business letters, memos, and reports and observe guidelines for effective workplace communication.

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Brown and Beige Aesthetic Vintage Group Project Presentation 20240222 132322 0000

Group V members for the technical writing project are Abdul, Cortez, Yumul, and Cañete. The group will define technical writing, discuss features of technical writing such as being accurate, clear, formal, and graphical. They will also discuss workplace correspondence including emails, memos, letters, reports, and forms used to convey information, make requests, and collaborate. The group will distinguish different types of business letters, memos, and reports and observe guidelines for effective workplace communication.

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Group V

members:

Abdul, Cortez, Yumul, Cañete


DEFINE TECHNICAL WRITING :
Technical writing
is a form of written communication used mainly as
correspondence and in the production of written outputs
valuable to an organization. As an act of writing in the
workplace, it pertains to written communication present
in all kinds of organizations, jobs and professions.
Features of technical writing:
Below are some characteristics of technical writing (Baraceros, 2011)

1. Accurate 2. Clear
-a technical written work is accurate - Your written work is clear if in one
when it deals with facts that are reading your readers are able to
completely true. An accurate report uses understand the main message or
words,sentences,numbers or figures that point of the whole composition.
exactly express what the written work
intends to convey (Bantin, 2008 in
Baraceros, 2011)
3. Formal
- In technical writing, to cannot just
write anything you like in any way you want
because some writing standards underlie
the structure, pattern, format and language
of this kind of writing.
4. Graphical
- Graphs like tables, charts, figures,
diagram , maps, pictures and illustrations
are necessary in technical writing to
support the written information provided.
5. Objective
Technical writing must avoid inclusion of
individual and subjective judgment in
relaying information.
6. Practical
- Forms of technical writing should
be practical in the way that they
function according to their purpose.
7. Procedural
- some form of technical writing are
procedural as they provide sets of
instructions and sequenced information such
as user manuals and laboratory reports.
8. Specialized

- technical writing usually functions within a


specific demographic . Language used is
specialized and easily understood by a set of
readers.
9. Diverse
- technical writing as on the job writing is
prone to extensive exposure to multicultural
clients and co-workers.

10. Straightforward
- a manner of writing means presenting
facts and information honestly and
directly.
11. Authoritative
- to describe technical writing as authoritative is to
think of a piece of writing with the ability to
command or to enforce something on anyone.
12. Presentable
- any technical writing output must be
presentable,without any grammatical or typographical
errors.a technical writer must ensure that his or her
output always undergoes proofreading .
DISCUSS WORKPLACE CORRESPONDENCE
DISCUSS WORKPLACE CORRESPONDENCE

Workplace correspondence refers to the


exchange of written communication within an
organization. It includes various forms of
written communication, such as emails,
memos, letters, reports, and forms, that are
used to convey information, make requests,
provide updates, and collaborate with
colleagues.
Is the latest formal method of business communication. It
Email used for both formal and informal communication, such
as project updates, meeting requests, or general
announcements.

Letters of resignation A letter of resignation informs your


employer of your intent to leave the
company.
Request letters A request letter is a way to ask for
something in the workplace formally.
DISTINGUISH THE VARIOUS TYPES OF BUSINESS
-letters memos report etc.
Letters
Informal Letters, also known as Social
Letters, include Friendly Letters and Notes
of Invitations. Formal Letters, also known
as Business Letters, include Letters of
Application, Letters to Higher Authorities,
and Letters to Newspapers
Memos
Memorandum, or “memos”, are documents internal to the
organization. These memos typically outline procedure,
announce policies, or relay information that may be shared to
a wide internal audience. They often serve as an official
record of policy or activity, and for this reason, they are often
designed to be printed
the various types of
business report

here is a list of the most common report types,


including informational, analytical, research,
marketing, annual and progress reports
what are the types of written communication
documents used at workplace?

These are the email, memos, letters, fax cover


sheets, and short reports.
Observe the guidelines in
writing effective workplace
communication materials
WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?
WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?
"Communication" is an exchange of ideas,
feelings and information by speaking, writing
symbolic or behavioural
What is communication at
workplace?
What is communication at
workplace?
Workplace is a physical, concrete thing, that is
tangible and actually holds people,
relationships and goals
Workplace communication involves speaking,
listening, observing and the ability to understand
verbal and nonverbal meanings in the
communication process
4 Things to keep in a
work place
1. Be clear
2. Be quiet
3. Be courteous
4. Speak softly
Types of communication at
workplace
1. Formal communication
Communication through
officially designated channels
of message flow between
organization position

Official information
exchange

Usually found in
organizational charts, policy
manuals or hierarchical
structures
1. Informal communication
Episodes of interaction that
do not reflect officially
designated channels of
communication.

It is inherent and even a


necessary aspect of
organization life.

Creates a relaxed,
comfortable climate
THE END
THANK
THANK YOU
YOU

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