Business Writing (US 8963 & 8964) Entry

Business Writing

US 8963:

Learners at this level are able to read or view, understand, and respond to texts on a range of topics.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:

• identify the main ideas in different text types
• read and respond to texts for a variety of purposes
• use a range of reading and viewing strategies to make meaning of texts
• identify and discuss how language structures and features may influence a reader.

US 8964:

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to write to suit a range of contexts. They use complex sentence structures and show some control of style and register. Writers can match the choice of text type, structure, tone, and word selection in their writing to the needs of specific audiences. They express themselves reasonably clearly and precisely when writing, and they are willing to explore new forms of writing in thoughtful and organised ways.

Learners at this level also use appropriate language in familiar and unfamiliar situations in their writings and in their written observations and responses based on texts they encounter. They use language appropriate to the socio-cultural, learning, or workplace/technical environment as required.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:

• write for a specific purpose and audience
• use grammatical structures and writing conventions to produce coherent and cohesive texts for specific contexts
• adapt language to suit the context
• draft and edit own writing.