Whether cursive or typed, young people applying for a job today need to realize what a paper written with bad grammar and poor spelling can mean: At a glance the reader would decide they don’t have the education for the position.
I’m a draftsman. In my field, the abbreviations and correct words often drive the spell check feature of AutoCAD crazy. However, proper spelling and grammar is still very important. Misplaced puntuation, misspelled words, and poor grammar structure can adversely affect the cost and outcome of a project.
margueritem over 11 years ago
Not anymore, I’m afraid…
GROG Premium Member over 11 years ago
I wonder what the spelling and grammar Nazis would think about that.
Ned Snipes over 11 years ago
I remember back in the 80s, I was working with university students, I would proof read their letters, talk about poor grammar and spelling.
JaneD Premium Member over 11 years ago
Love the pencil behind Rory’s ear. So old school :-)
Digital Frog over 11 years ago
One word: Ebonics.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 11 years ago
Rory has a point there, sadly.
BlueEyedCatMom over 11 years ago
The State Board of Education in Kansas is considering whether cursive writing needs to be taught. I guess penmanship isn’t relevent anymore.
Davepostmp over 11 years ago
Whether cursive or typed, young people applying for a job today need to realize what a paper written with bad grammar and poor spelling can mean: At a glance the reader would decide they don’t have the education for the position.
kaecispopX over 11 years ago
I’m a draftsman. In my field, the abbreviations and correct words often drive the spell check feature of AutoCAD crazy. However, proper spelling and grammar is still very important. Misplaced puntuation, misspelled words, and poor grammar structure can adversely affect the cost and outcome of a project.