WRITING WITH

A PURPOSE
PROFESSIONAL, ACADEMIC, and BUSINESS WRITING
 WHY DO YOU WRITE?
We basically write for…
1. Action and Reaction
2. Creative Narrative
3. Catharsis
4. Progress on a Chosen Field
5. Persuasion
• ACTION AND REACTION
A person who simply tells in writing a per-
sonal experience, an expectation, or some-
thing that he had witnessed is showing ongo-
ing interaction between himself and the
reader. When an action happens, a person or
a group of people give a reaction based on
what is happening. In other words, people
write because they want to reap an action out
of those who are reading it; hence a reaction.
• CREATIVE NARRATIVE
The stories made for creative narra-
tive is born from an author’s point of
view about the world he created in his
mind as something tangible. Writing in
this purpose is tantamount to creating
something out of nothing – a form of
creativity that brings an idea into life
and sharing that idea with others.
• CATHARSIS
In the field of psychotherapy, catharsis
refers to the process of experiencing deep
emotions that people no longer repress,
thus moving them to the surface allowing
them to come out.
Writers with this purpose only makes
sense of themselves and the world around
them, as well as to free themselves of their
own emoitons.
• PROGRESS ON CHO-
SEN FIELD
The key to remember about this purpose of
writing is simple – your goal must always an-
swer the question asked at the beginning of
the text. All of these formal papers have a ma-
jor thesis which would then have to be sup-
ported by corroborating research or experi-
mentation methods found within the rest of
the body.
• PERSUASION
The writer’s goal is to evoke the readers’
emotion, but in this case, it attempts to con-
vince the reader to make an action based on
the argument of writing.
Writing for persuasion can be found in self-
help books, motivational books, fitness books,
and in any publication that seeks to convince
its readers to do certain things.
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC WRITING
The day-to-day writing tools of your future…

1. Book Review or Article Critique

2. Literature Review
3. Research Report
4. Project Proposal
5. Position Paper
LITERATURE REVIEW
This is a published material ac-
credited by scholars and researchers
regarding a certain topic of interest.
This means you have to review scholarly
articles, books, journals, magazines,
and other sources that are relevant to
your research or particular assignment.
RESEARCH REPORT
It requires the students to come up
with a single major topic, and to re-
search or experiment on it while docu-
menting over the process and method
used. A comprehensive analysis of the
findings before finally coming up with a
conclusion needs to be done.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Knowing how to write project
proposals allows you to present
your project ideas in the most
comprehensive and persuasive
manner.
POSITION PAPER
It is describes as a formal paper
which depicts a student’s viewpoint like
yours, on a particular topic of discussion.
This is an effective tool which allows you
to understand and solidify your stand on
real life scenarios and issues, such as
political positions and affiliations.l
BOOK REVIEW OR ARTICLE
CRITIQUE
A paper that aims to cover the reaction or crit-
icism of a reader with regards to a book or an article
that he read. Commonly, the writer of the paper
expresses his opinion about the piece in itself and the
events that the piece describes.
The book review is an essay detailing the reader’s
opinion of the piece. You must also be able to show
your comprehension of the piece in its entirely, as well
as formally present your opinion about it.
BOOK REVIEW FORMAT
I. The Cover IV. Guide Questions
II. The Author (REVIEW)
III. The Book’s Plot V. Recommendations
a) Exposition VI. Persuasion
b) Characters
c) Conflict
d) Rising Action
e) Climax
f) Falling Action
g) Conclusion
BOOK REVIEW FORMAT
Guide Questions… (Cover)

What is the impact of the cover to the

book and to the audience. How did it
affect the book over-all?
BOOK REVIEW FORMAT
Guide Questions… (Author)

What qualifies the author to

write this book?
BOOK REVIEW FORMAT
Guide Questions… (Plot)
• Which part attracts you most? Which
ones were boring? Which chapter is the
key-point of the story? Which portions
did you like most? Why?
• What is your favorite quote from the
book? Why?
BOOK REVIEW FORMAT
Guide Questions… (Review Proper)
• What creative value does this book contribute?
• How does this book affect you on the whole? How does the
author achieve this?, How does each role affect the story?
• What is missing?
• Judge the book. Is it good or bad? Why?
• Who are your target readers for your review? Are you writing this
review to serve someone? Is your review outstanding among all
the reviews of this book?
• What, if anything, makes this an important work? What does the
reader stand to gain by reading this book?
• Identify the design decisions were made in creating this book.
BOOK REVIEW FORMAT
Guide Questions… (Review Proper)
• Did the book affect you at all?
• If it did, then how did you cope with it?
• Did you have any preconceived notions of the topic?
• Did it change after you read this book?
• How is the book related to your own personal agenda?
• What are your own reactions and considered opinions
regarding the work?
• How well has the book achieved its goal?
• Would you recommend this book to others, and why?
PROFESSIONAL COR-
RESPONDENCE
Responding to the call of the real world.
The Résumé
A brief summary of yours kills,
and your academic and work
background. It is usually a
one-page paper that is given
to the prospective employer.
The Résumé
1. HEADING
2. OBJECTIVE
3. WORK HISTORY
4. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
5. SKILLS, TALENTS, and ABILITIES
6. INTERESTS, HOBBIES, and ADVOCACIES
7. OTHER RELEVANT DATA
 Jane I. dela Cruz
700 Kalye del Sur. Zamboanga City 7000
09091231233 * jdlacruz@yahoo.com

Objective
To be able to work at the most prestigious financial institution.

Education
B.S. Math March 2014
Major in Actuary
Siliman University

Work Experience
Land Bank of the Philippines – Dumaguete 1st Semester 203-2014
Apprentice

Math Tutor for High School 2010-2014

THE COVER LETTER
A one-page document that can
highlight one’s strengths and
abilities further. It provides
added emphasis and seals good
points about you as an
applicant.
 Belle Padilla
Brgy. Pinagkaisahan, Quezon City, 1111

Mr. Corpuz
Bonifacio Global City
Taguig 1630

Dear Mr. Corpuz,

My name is Belle Padilla and I have recently graduated from Philipppine Normal
University. Through your job posting, I came to know that you have a vacancy in your
company. I am writing to you to express my desire to apply for the managerial position. I
believe I would be a great fit for your company as I have the necessary skills you are
looking for.
Attached with this are my CV and my transcript of records for your perusal. Looking
forward to your positive response.
Thank you very much and have a good day.

Regards,

Belle Padilla
belle_padilla@yahoo.com
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1. HEADING
2. RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS
3. SALUTATION
4. BODY
5. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
6. SIGNATURE LINE
7. ENCLOSURES
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