According to the University of Central Florida, “a discourse community is a group of people involved in and communicating about a particular topic, issue, or in a particular field”. Examples of discourse communities can be professional organizations, specific classes, sports teams, and even a group of fans for a musician. Within these discourse communities, each has their own specific basis of what good writing is and what form of communication is most often used. Each community has its own jargon and knowledge that is essential for the success of that specific community. Written text allows for the analysis of many discourse communities, including the accounting department of a Not-for-Profit organization, such as Conflict Dynamics International,
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Conflict Dynamics International is a Not-for-Profit organization located in Cambridge, Massachusetts with the main goal of creating international peace. Within this specific discourse community, there are several different forms of communication, including written and electronic communication. The electronic communication is through emails with a professional structure, and written communication is through letters and pamphlets. Mary Kane has been working at Conflict Dynamics International since 2008, as the financial manager. Mary Kane, the financial manager for the Not-for Profit organization, Conflict Dynamics, gives insight on the importance of both written and textual communication for the specific business. Electronic communication is important for the success of the corporation because it is the main form of communication, as the company has offices located worldwide, however, the corporation does write letters. Mary Kane from Conflict Dynamics International states that they do not have a specific writing standard, however, they “do require writing samples as part of the interview process and if we really want a candidate who has weak writing skills, ie: Elizabeth, we pay for that person to take a course in creative and professional writing. We also have many books in the office that pertain to proper writing.” (Interview with Mary Kane). Writing in …show more content…
This recreational discourse community uses electronic text over their website to explain the purpose of such fraternity, “Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice”. The fraternity is a co-educational academic club that is offered for freshmen through seniors to join, and allows you to network with professionals. There are 117 active Delta Sigma Pi members on the Roger Williams campus and twelve percent of the 117 members are accounting majors. Delta Sigma Pi was first created at New York University in 1907. Written text is essential to the full understanding of the fraternity as “Delta Sigma Pi doesn’t just develop professionals; the Fraternity provides members with relationships, skills, and ideals necessary for them to make a significant impact wherever life leads. Delta Sigma Pi is a lifetime commitment that has a lifetime of opportunities.” The business fraternity qualifies as a discourse community as its members are all committed to the organization and to each member within. The basis of good writing can be defined as “....” . The following quotation is taken out of
The accounting profession, specifically the accounting for a not-for-profit organization, the Business Enterprise
Conflict Dynamics International is a Not-for-Profit organization located in Cambridge, Massachusetts with the main goal of creating international peace. Within this specific discourse community, there are several different forms of communication, including written and electronic communication. The electronic communication is through emails with a professional structure, and written communication is through letters and pamphlets. Mary Kane has been working at Conflict Dynamics International since 2008, as the financial manager. Mary Kane, the financial manager for the Not-for Profit organization, Conflict Dynamics, gives insight on the importance of both written and textual communication for the specific business. Electronic communication is important for the success of the corporation because it is the main form of communication, as the company has offices located worldwide, however, the corporation does write letters. Mary Kane from Conflict Dynamics International states that they do not have a specific writing standard, however, they “do require writing samples as part of the interview process and if we really want a candidate who has weak writing skills, ie: Elizabeth, we pay for that person to take a course in creative and professional writing. We also have many books in the office that pertain to proper writing.” (Interview with Mary Kane). Writing in …show more content…
This recreational discourse community uses electronic text over their website to explain the purpose of such fraternity, “Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice”. The fraternity is a co-educational academic club that is offered for freshmen through seniors to join, and allows you to network with professionals. There are 117 active Delta Sigma Pi members on the Roger Williams campus and twelve percent of the 117 members are accounting majors. Delta Sigma Pi was first created at New York University in 1907. Written text is essential to the full understanding of the fraternity as “Delta Sigma Pi doesn’t just develop professionals; the Fraternity provides members with relationships, skills, and ideals necessary for them to make a significant impact wherever life leads. Delta Sigma Pi is a lifetime commitment that has a lifetime of opportunities.” The business fraternity qualifies as a discourse community as its members are all committed to the organization and to each member within. The basis of good writing can be defined as “....” . The following quotation is taken out of
The accounting profession, specifically the accounting for a not-for-profit organization, the Business Enterprise