Complete the following steps:

Step 1: Think about the differences between workplace writing and academic writing.

Step 2: Find a one-paragraph sample of workplace writing from a textbook, a letter you received from an organization, a memo you found on the Internet, etc. Refrain from using samples from your own past or current jobs because you may violate a confidentiality agreement.

Step 3: Find a one-paragraph sample of academic writing from a textbook, an essay you wrote, a school report you found on the Internet, etc.

Step 4: Compare and contrast the two documents to analyze specific differences in writing style, content, audience, and purpose. Be concrete and specific and use at least one direct quote from each of the writing samples to illustrate differences between academic and workplace writing. Consider the stakeholders and their agendas when you analyze the writing samples. (Due Date: Thursday for the Original Post)

Step 5: Read the responses of the other students and respond to one person by Saturday. Try to respond to a post that has not been addressed or respond with a different perspective so that our discussion is not repetitive.