2.2 Basic writing
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writing. In addition this covers topics such as précis writing, which is concerned with abstracting the main points of an essay, a report or a book. Similar to précis writing is the writing of summaries, which is also concerned with the condensation of information. In a basic writing book or course, students are also presented with topics such as personal letters and notes, memos and reports, business letters, certificates, public notices, and curriculum vitae, which are needed in everyday life.
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Chapter 2
Basic Writing and Academic Writing
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In this chapter we will distinguish between two types of writing that you may encounter in your studies at university or college. The first type is called basic writing or practical writing, and the other type is academic writing. These two types of writing belong to different genre types and reflect the level of difficulties. Basic writing is everyday writing and all of us do it, while academic writing is only required in an academic environment.
