Learning to Write Formally in the Workplace

Today in the Language Arts class of ATLAS High School, we learned the difference between formal writing and informal writing, as well as the types of writing that will be used within the workplace. This will help the students in their future careers.

The first type of formal writing within the workplace is the problem solving situation. If there is a need to discuss issues within the workplace, we must do so in a way that isn't discrimatory or heavy with emotional bias. It must be written in a way that is firm yet respectful.

The second type of formal writing within the workplace is the status update. This type of writing is descriptive and analytical, letting whomever is reading understand the current status of a workplace project.

The third type of formal writing within the workplace is customer service communication. When writing to customers, we must do so in a way that is friendly and respectful, but does not present itself as too casual. Writings that affect the service-client relationship must be made in a way that is both helpful and understanding.

The fourth type of formal writing within the workplace is a proposal. When there is an idea for change within the company and we want to share our ideas to our managers and bosses, the best option is to do so in a way that is formal, respectful, descriptive, and clear.

Should there be poor grammar or punctuation within our writings within a professional work environment, whether they be emails, letters, or messages, whomever we are writing to will find us to be unprofessional. This is why this was a very important lesson to teach!