Why the Article "Why Good Writing Skills are Important in Today's Workplace-and Tips for Developing Them" is "Write" on the Money in Persuasion:
A Rhetorical Analysis
What would you do for a better job, for more money or a promotion? According to Robert Hosking, all you have to do is become a good writer. In his article, "Writing Skills are Important in Todays Workplace-and Tips for Developing Them" published in the Executive Secretary Magazine, Hosking emphasizes the importance and benefits of good writing skills and suggests tips to his readers on how to develop better writing skills. While Hosking primarily appeals to the goals of administrative professionals, the shared common ideology of success is an overarching goal in any occupation. Hosking is effective in creating a persuasive and motivating article that emphasizes the importance of good writing skills by appealing to his reader's ambitions of obtaining a good job, more money and workforce advancement. In the article, Hosking argues that good writing skills are essential to get a job, secure a promotion, achieve salary raises, and communicate effectively with coworkers. He starts out by stating the foundation to obtaining a job is first to write a memorable and effective resume and cover letter. However, writing skills aren't just needed to get a job; they are required throughout the entirety of one's career. Hosking goes on to state that strong writing abilities help to develop effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and clients and in turn help one to move up the career ladder. Not only does Hosking stress the benefits of good writing skills, but along with words of encouragement, he also offers five easy-to-do tips for readers wishing to improve their writing skills. Hosking's article is very effective at persuading readers to fine tune their writing skills by appealing to his readers desire to make more money and advance in the workplace. The possibility of attaining the highly coveted job or promotion and the increased likelihood of salary raises hooks his reader's interests. Hosking starts off his article with bold text declaring that good writing skills are necessary at any stage in a career. His word choice and emphatic use of positive terms such as "benefit," "rewarding," "advantageous," "high value," "asset," and " the best thing you can do," stress the positive results of acquiring excellent writing skills. To justify his claims, …show more content…
To avoid discouragement, Hosking quickly and repetitively lets his readers know that anyone can become a skilled writer and reap the benefits of that skill. Hosking uses a casual and optimistic tone to encourage his readers to follow five easy tips that will improve their writing skills. He empathizes with the insecurities his readers may have regarding their ability to write and offers words of encouragement. His tips are short and concise and can be easily performed by the average citizen. Hosking makes it clear that you do not need to be a professional author or scholar to become a better writer. He offers continued reassurance that with practice better writing will come naturally to anyone. His simple diction and repetitive use of positive adjectives such as "painless," "easy," and "less of a struggle" make the task of learning to write less overwhelming. His personable writing allows him to makes connections to the average reader and makes the possibility of becoming a better writer seem attainable to
A Rhetorical Analysis
What would you do for a better job, for more money or a promotion? According to Robert Hosking, all you have to do is become a good writer. In his article, "Writing Skills are Important in Todays Workplace-and Tips for Developing Them" published in the Executive Secretary Magazine, Hosking emphasizes the importance and benefits of good writing skills and suggests tips to his readers on how to develop better writing skills. While Hosking primarily appeals to the goals of administrative professionals, the shared common ideology of success is an overarching goal in any occupation. Hosking is effective in creating a persuasive and motivating article that emphasizes the importance of good writing skills by appealing to his reader's ambitions of obtaining a good job, more money and workforce advancement. In the article, Hosking argues that good writing skills are essential to get a job, secure a promotion, achieve salary raises, and communicate effectively with coworkers. He starts out by stating the foundation to obtaining a job is first to write a memorable and effective resume and cover letter. However, writing skills aren't just needed to get a job; they are required throughout the entirety of one's career. Hosking goes on to state that strong writing abilities help to develop effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and clients and in turn help one to move up the career ladder. Not only does Hosking stress the benefits of good writing skills, but along with words of encouragement, he also offers five easy-to-do tips for readers wishing to improve their writing skills. Hosking's article is very effective at persuading readers to fine tune their writing skills by appealing to his readers desire to make more money and advance in the workplace. The possibility of attaining the highly coveted job or promotion and the increased likelihood of salary raises hooks his reader's interests. Hosking starts off his article with bold text declaring that good writing skills are necessary at any stage in a career. His word choice and emphatic use of positive terms such as "benefit," "rewarding," "advantageous," "high value," "asset," and " the best thing you can do," stress the positive results of acquiring excellent writing skills. To justify his claims, …show more content…
To avoid discouragement, Hosking quickly and repetitively lets his readers know that anyone can become a skilled writer and reap the benefits of that skill. Hosking uses a casual and optimistic tone to encourage his readers to follow five easy tips that will improve their writing skills. He empathizes with the insecurities his readers may have regarding their ability to write and offers words of encouragement. His tips are short and concise and can be easily performed by the average citizen. Hosking makes it clear that you do not need to be a professional author or scholar to become a better writer. He offers continued reassurance that with practice better writing will come naturally to anyone. His simple diction and repetitive use of positive adjectives such as "painless," "easy," and "less of a struggle" make the task of learning to write less overwhelming. His personable writing allows him to makes connections to the average reader and makes the possibility of becoming a better writer seem attainable to