Return-Path: <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id i8RFg0812353; Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:42:00 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:42:00 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <9f.4e1fdc98.2e898dd4@aol.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: MWPotts2001@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2849] Need for writing skills X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5030 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Status: O Content-Length: 1550 Lines: 34 Colleagues, I found a print of an old 1 cent stamp, depicting an ink bottle and a quill pen. The script reads: *The ability to write = a root of democracy. * We would all agree with that, wouldn't we? Apparently, the ability to write is also a root of good employability. See the article below which states, *Employers says that 1/3 of employees lack good writing skills. Potential employees should prepare for tasks that include writing on the job. * The EFF Writing Continuum is an excellent resource that will help with this issue. Contact Diane Gardner @ dgardner@utk.edu for more information on training and technical assistance regarding this continuum. All the Best, Meta Potts, Moderator 4-EFF List Glen Allen, VA AP 9/14/04 Employers Urge Workers to Improve Writing A majority of US employers say about one-third of workers do not meet the writing requirements of their positions, according to a survey by the College Board's National Commission on Writing. "Businesses are really crying out - they need to have people who write better," said College Board President Gaston Caperton. While writing has always held a spot in American education as one of the three Rs, many say writing clearly and accurately is more important than ever - and not all workers are up to the task. In a fast-paced workplace, precision and brevity are essential. For e-mails, reports and presentations, the commission found that accuracy, clarity, spelling, punctuation, grammar and conciseness ranked among the most sought-after skills.
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