Defenition of Practical Writing

Practical English is not a special language - it is simply English used in the situation of practical work. Practical English writing communicates specific and factual information to a particular audience for a specific purpose. The information is practical, and sometimes technical, in nature, and this is what makes practical writing different from other types of writing. Broadly, that audience includes individual readers, managerial readers, technical readers, or even, at times, general readers. The purpose of practical writing is to inform, instruct, or explain to the audience who read it. Writers, therefore, should always take readers into first consideration.



In practical writing, readers should always come first. Although it is tempting to first consider content, approach, and style, writers should not do this at the experience of clarity. Keep in mind that the purpose of practical writing is to inform - make sure that what is written should fit the reader's level of understanding. It is generally accepted that readers determine he success of any piece of writing. It does not matter how well the writer understands the subject matter if he reader miss the message. If they don't understand, the writing will fail.



Good practical writing requires discipline and strict adherence to a system. Much like technical knowledge and skill, writing follow an orderly sequence that leads to clear and concise information, instruction or explanation. Whether it is a letter to a friend or a curriculum vitae for a job application, practical writing is actually a technical job on paper.