1- Types of Writing
- Writing consists of words and these words are put together in particular formations to make sentences. sentences are the grouped together into paragraphs.
- In some ways we can see all writing as being the same. However, it is quite possible to communicate what we need to say in writing with an incomplete sentence. For example:
dinner in the oven
three copies please
As long as they were in the know, and the context was familiar, people would easily understand these simple messages, but they do not consist of complete sentence. Neither phrase contain a main verb. If we wanted to turn these into formal standard English we would have to say something like:
your dinner is in the oven.
Please would you make three photocopies of this article as soon as you can.
In these examples 'is' and 'make' are the main verbs of the sentences. So, when we write email or letters to friends we often use informal style and leave out words but when we write something for academic purpose, must use the main verb and complete sentences.
2- Talking for writing
- We have said already that working and share ideas with others can help you to develop and enjoy your writing.
- Talking about ideas and material from the subject you are studying is always good way of learning the subject.
- In talking around a subject you can also raise and explore your own questions, clarify your understanding and discover a variety of other ways of seeing a topic.
For incorporate above mentioned tips, you should practice activity two:
Activity Two: Speaking and writing
Work in pairs, think about an assignment that you are having difficulty with at the moment. Record yourself (not more than ten minutes) having a conversation with your friends about the problems.
When you have finished, both of you should write about the things that came out in your conversation on the paper. Discuss your writing with your friend. Listen the recording again and check what you have written a fair reflection of the conversation.
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