| Title: |
The Importance of English Writing Skills in the International Workplace. Research Memorandum. ETS RM-20-07 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Lee, Shinhye; Schmidgall, Jonathan; Educational Testing Service (ETS) |
| Source: |
Educational Testing Service. 2020. |
| Availability: |
Educational Testing Service. Rosedale Road Mailstop 19R, Princeton, NJ 08541. Tel: 609-921-9000; Fax: 609-734-5410; Web site: http://www.ets.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
25 |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
Writing Skills; Communication Skills; Business Communication; Business English; Language Role; Technical Writing; Work Environment; Global Approach; Standards; Electronic Mail; Job Skills; Value Judgment; Stakeholders; Teamwork; Collaborative Writing; English (Second Language); Foreign Countries |
| Abstract: |
In this paper, we discuss the multi-faced role of English writing in the international workplace. Drawing upon previous research, we point out that English, as the main lingua franca, supports a variety of writing practices in the workplace, and so it presents both significant value and challenges for internationally operating individuals and organizations. In the initial sections of the paper, we review the importance and frequency of the English writing activities that facilitate communication and collaboration in the international workplace. We conclude this discussion by presenting three implications of good writing practices in the workplace for individuals and organizations. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2021 |
| Accession Number: |
ED614404 |
| Database: |
ERIC |