1. How Does Writing at Work Differ from Writing at School?
Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication, 6th ed.

2. Serves practical purposes.

3. Addresses complex audiences.

4. Addresses international and multicultural audiences.

5. Uses distinctive types of communication.

6. to increase effectiveness.
Employs graphics
and visual design
to increase effectiveness.

7. Requires collaboration.

8. social and political factors.
Is shaped by
social and political factors.

9. Is shaped by organizational conventions and culture.

10. Meets deadlines.

11. Is produced with advanced computer technology.

12. Is sensitive to legal
and ethical issues.

13. Read more about how writing at work differs from writing at school in Chapter 1 of Technical Communication.