Creative and Critical Thinking
ASSIGNMENT 6: Writing in the Real World
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Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):
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Task:
1. Read this article to explore different types of writing and careers used in the "real world". Consider which ones interest you.
2. Pick three careers that interest you to research further. Open a word document and label it 1.6 Writing In the Real World. Describe your findings in a well written paragraph for each. In your own words, define the type of writing/career for each. Be sure to include the purpose(s) of this type of writing, audience(s), and the style of writing. You might also include career paths, famous writers of that genre, why this type of writing interests you, skills needed, interesting facts, its future, etc.
Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.
Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. Each paragraph defines the writing career in detail, including writing skills needed and provides a specific and interesting commentary on the career with several examples.
Written Expression: (Exemplary) (6/6): Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen. Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.
Submission
Use the "1.6 Writing in the Real World" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.