Throughout your education, you will be asked to provide information and demonstrate competence through written communication. Good writing and grammar skills are essential to communicating your thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner, while poor grammar can detract from your ability to demonstrate knowledge and competence in your chosen field. Learning the key elements of creating successful and professional written communications is a valuable skill that will not only improve your standing during your educational years, but throughout your time in your chosen career as well.
Clear Communication of Ideas
The purpose of submitting work in writing is to demonstrate your understanding of various subjects and concepts. Thus, a high quality of written work is the best way to communicate your level of knowledge and skill, regardless of the subject matter. If your instructors have difficulty understanding your writing, they will also find it difficult to determine whether you have understood the required material adequately, which can in turn affect your overall performance in class. Furthermore, the ability to communicate clearly via text is a necessary skill when drafting emails or other messages to professors and peers. Setting study group times or requesting clarification on classwork requires clear conveyance of your questions or intent to avoid miscommunication and other errors. Whether you are writing a term paper or an email, the ultimate goal of your work is to communicate an idea, concept, or question clearly, quickly, and efficiently.
Professional Presentation and Tone
Grammar plays a particularly vital role in the presentation and tone of any piece of writing. Incorrect grammar conveys a sense of sloppiness and casual communication that is not appropriate in a educational setting and may affect the grades you receive or the image you present to your professors and peers. The use of proper grammar demonstrates important qualities that include attention to detail, a dedication to presenting a professional and competent image, and a clear understanding of the concepts you wish to convey. Studies have also shown that individuals who take the time to perfect and check their grammar skills consistently perform better at other detail-based tasks as well. Learning to take the time and maintain the patience to check over your work and correct your grammar is thus a valuable and transferable skill that will aid you throughout your education and your future professional life.
You can learn more about our educational programs when you visit us online or click through our online student blog.
