Fundamentals of Written Communication Digital Badge
Pursuant to s. 1007.25(4), F.S., Florida public postsecondary institutions now offer students a Fundamentals of Written Communication digital badge. With this badge, students will be able to not only enhance their personal communication skills but also convey to future employers that they have acquired vital skills needed for professional success.
The Fundamentals of Written Communication digital badge is awarded automatically when a grade of C or better is earned in English Composition 1 (ENC1101) or a course for which ENC1101 is a prerequisite.
Effective written communication is the ability to communicate ideas, information and perspectives clearly, adapt a message to different audiences and situations, and use the appropriate style to convey meaning in various written contexts.
In completing the English Composition 1 course, students will demonstrate information literacy, comprehension of written material, and the ability to convey information in writing for a variety of rhetorical purposes and audiences.
Effective written communication is important in the workplace, and below is a list of some of the benefits:
- Enhances an employee’s ability to interpret and evaluate a wide variety of written materials.
- Promotes research, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Advances the development of clearly written material relevant to the intent.
- Enhances the use of appropriate language for an intended audience.
- Increases the competent, effective, and responsible use of information.