This is what we can call a Communication Continuum which includes traits and examples of five types of writing, ranging from the connotative (having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit ~ e.g. creative writing) to the denotative (having the power of explicitly denoting, designating, or naming ~ e.g. technical writing).
Taken from "A Teacher’s Guide to Technical Writing Writing That Works"
by Dr. Steven M. Gerson.
You can peruse it HERE.
by Dr. Steven M. Gerson.
You can peruse it HERE.
When I was in high school, my English teacher handed these to every student before the mocks and final exams to make sure that we were writing properly in accordance to the instructions. However, those handouts were much more detailed and had specific formats that were listed as the type of writing. In the case of this article, the Communication Continuum is much more basic and memorable, since it is less detailed as my high school handouts. What I appreciate from this guide is that it helps the readers memorize the traits of various types of writing, which could be useful in different situations, such as in exams or possibly in a work scenario. It helps the readers understand the different conventions of the types of writing, allowing them to use proper diction in the chosen type. It also aids the readers in visualizing how the types of writing would look like once the product is finished, therefore making the writing proper and effective in its purpose.
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