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Workplace Writing I
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Argumentative Mode | A mode of writing that takes a clear position on a detabtable question, and backs up claims with evidence and reasoning. |
| Audience | The intentional or unintentional reader(s) of a text |
| Brainstorming | The use of a variety of techniques to generate ideas and/or clarify thinking |
| Communication Skill | A skill that helps you effectively write about information, your ideas, and your perspective |
| Connotation | the implied or associative meaning of a word |
| Denotation | The literal or dictionary definition of a word |
| Descriptive Mode | A mode of writing that focuses on details about a specific person, place, or thing |
| Drafting | The act of composing a piece of writing |