Blog III : Faigley

Lester Faigley suggests that by taking a social perspective on the writing process, it is clear that it’s not an isolated linear process that begins with “pre writing” and ends with “revising.” A work written in a workplace setting is part of a grander scheme and the document itself is but “a moment in the continuous process of communication.” For a writer to effectively take part in this process of communication it is imperative that they first realize and understand the impact of the document they are writing. What and how the document is written can affect other people’s decisions and thoughts on the subject not just at the time it is written but in the future as well. Writers must be able to identify what the best way to approach the writing project based on either previous documents or past experience and also take into consideration the reader. As each workplace setting varies, the professional writer should know what the format is for different types of document and why it is the formats are there in the first place. To be able to see the structure of the social world in which you are writing and possibly writing about is also undoubtedly a key element in order to successfully participate in the process.