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Oral VS Written 
Communication 
The main differences
The Differences 
Oral 
 Dynamic 
 More immediate 
 Lower retention 
 Less precise 
 Simpler 
 Worked on – before 
 Non-verbal communication 
 In one ear… 
 “Reading” the audience – 
adjustments 
 Fewer points covered 
 Catchy intro 
Written 
 Static 
 Less immediate 
 Higher retention 
 More precise 
 More sophisticated 
 Worked on – before and during 
 Words only 
 Re-Reading 
 Reader reaction – not known 
immediately 
 More points covered 
 A complete thesis statement

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lPub comm session 11 oral vs written communication

  • 1. Oral VS Written Communication The main differences
  • 2. The Differences Oral  Dynamic  More immediate  Lower retention  Less precise  Simpler  Worked on – before  Non-verbal communication  In one ear…  “Reading” the audience – adjustments  Fewer points covered  Catchy intro Written  Static  Less immediate  Higher retention  More precise  More sophisticated  Worked on – before and during  Words only  Re-Reading  Reader reaction – not known immediately  More points covered  A complete thesis statement