Writing is the art of thinking on paper. This content will help you to know about writing skills.

2. COMMUNICATION AND
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Group 3
BS-CS 3rd M(A)
Topic:
WRITING SKILLS

3. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY WRITING
SKILLS?
• Writing is an art
• Ability to convert thoughts
• Way to express feelings
• Special mean of communication

4. EXAMPLES OF WRITING SKILLS
• Piece of thought
• Outlining
• Research
• Time Management
• Editing
• Proof reading

5. WHY WRITING IS IMPORTANT?
• Express your narrative
• Spread information
• Preserve special moments
• Communicate with people

6. TYPES OF WRITING
• Narrative Writing
It is the narration of some event or series of events.
Uses: Story Telling, Scripts and Biographies
• Descriptive Writing
It focuses on the description and detail of a person, place, thing or
scene.
Uses: Poetry, Journal, Novels.

7. CONTINUED…
• Expository / Reflective Writing
The word “Expository” means related to explanation, interpretation
or analysis.
Uses: Text books, News stories and business, technical or scientific
writing
• Argumentative / Persuasive Writing
This writing try to convince the reader to adopt position or point of
view of writer on a particular issue.
Uses: Debates, News columns and Analytical reports.

8. PRINCIPLES OF WRITING SKILLS
• Purpose
• Use clear language
• Be objective
• Structure
• Choice of words
• Punctuation
• Grammatically correct
• Proof reading
• Style

9. 7 C’s OF WRITING
• Completeness
• Conciseness
• Consideration
• Clarity
• Concreteness
• Courtesy
• Correctness

10. QUOTATION

11. HOW TO ENHANCE WRITING SKILLS?
• Expand vocabulary
• Master spellings
• Improve grammar
• Regular reading
• Invest time
• Internet and
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