"Writing for the real world," Shuqiao Song

View the video and then complete the reflection questions below. Click Submit after each question to record your answer. If your instructor has assigned this video activity, you must answer every question before your answers will be submitted to the gradebook.

Reflecting on Writing

What strategies have you used to get people to focus on the “real-world” writing (application letters, blog posts, emails, and so on) that you’ve done for social, community, or professional reasons? What works well to reach a particular audience? What doesn’t work?
What strategies have you used to get people to focus on the “real-world” writing (application letters, blog posts, emails, and so on) that you’ve done for social, community, or professional reasons? What works well to reach a particular audience? What doesn’t work?
Write a short list of tips for other students about communicating effectively with people who don’t know you well.
Write a short list of tips for other students about communicating effectively with people who don’t know you well.