Writing Skills and the Rhetorical Situation in the Modern Workplace

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10.2991/978-94-6463-660-4_12How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Academic Writing; Rhetorical Situation; Workplace Communication

Abstract

It is undeniable that mastering writing skills is vital for success in formal settings, particularly in the workplace. This paper explores the current strategies for teaching writing skills and the rhetorical situation to undergraduates, a key element for workplace success. The paper starts by defining academic writing and its implications, then describes the rhetorical situation and its significance in the workplace. Using qualitative research methods, a purposeful sample of 12 higher education teachers in the Gulf region were invited to join a focus group. The data collected was analyzed using thematic analysis, allowing for the identification of key patterns and themes. As a result, the paper sheds light on the most crucial strategies to enhance writing skills and comprehension of the rhetorical situation from the perspective of higher education teachers. The paper concludes with some recommendations and insights, emphasising the importance of having clear guidelines and marking criteria in the writing teaching practice and other factors as essential strategies for improving students’ writing skills and ability to understand the rhetorical situation in the workplace.

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AU  - Doaa Hamam
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/26
TI  - Writing Skills and the Rhetorical Situation in the Modern Workplace
BT  - Proceedings of the HCT International General Education Conference (HCTIGEC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 174
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SN  - 2667-128X
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