The so-called writing is a psychological activity in which people selectively record and express their feelings and use language symbols to understand the subjective world and the objective world. Applied writing is an important branch of writing, aiming at practicality. Practical writing originates from human social activities and is the product of social production, social division of labor and social development. It can be said that practical writing has appeared in human society since the emergence of writing, which is one of the important symbols of human civilization.

Understand the development of practical writing

1. The emergence of practical writing

Many historical documents prove that practical writing has words. Since the invention of writing, practical writing has emerged. Practical writing, as a written carrier for managing the country, handling affairs and exchanging information, has a long history in China.

According to? Preface to Shang Shu? The book records: "The king of ancient people was also on earth. He started two gossips and made a book contract instead of the politics of tying ropes, so he was born with books. " Here, "literary creation" can be regarded as the production of applied writing.

2. The development of practical writing

As the carrier of applied writing, applied writing has gone through different historical stages and presented different colors in each stage.

The pre-Qin period was the beginning of practical writing, and its inscriptions, inscriptions and books began to have the characteristics of practicality and seriousness. The Qin and Han dynasties were the period when the style of practical writing was formed and the document system was established, and the writing norms such as the beginning, the end and the reply were stipulated. In the Han Dynasty, the style of practical writing was more classified and standardized, and the title of "official document" also appeared in this period. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties are the conscious period of the development of practical writing, and the establishment of practical writing theory is an important symbol, which laid the theoretical foundation of ancient practical writing in China. Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties were the peak of practical writing, which had a positive impact on practical writing. Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties are called the stable period of practical writing; From the eve of the May 4th Movement to the present, great changes have taken place in practical writing.

3. The development trend of applied writing

With the progress of society, practical writing is no longer the patent of a few professionals, but the survival skills and skills that every member of society must be able to write and use in order to win work and life. At the same time, it is of great significance to study and grasp the changing trend of practical writing for better playing its role.

Master the nature, characteristics and functions of practical writing.

1. The essence of practical writing

Practical writing is a practical subject that studies the methods and laws of applied writing. It is an important branch of writing. This paper mainly studies the basic theories such as the characteristics, laws, processes and skills of practical writing. Practical writing is a comprehensive and practical basic course and ability course. At the same time, practical writing is also a behavioral process and a practical activity aimed at writing practical writing.

2. The characteristics of practical writing

To learn practical writing, we must first master the characteristics of practical writing: ① Practical writing is practical, and practicality is the most fundamental and essential feature of practical writing. ② Practical writing is authentic. The truth of literary works is the truth of art, which comes from life and is higher than life. Truth is the life of practical writing. ③ Practical writing is targeted. It was written to solve some problems. ④ Practical writing has timeliness. Practical writing is written to solve problems, which must be effective in a certain period of time. ⑤ stylization of practical writing. It is "established by convention" and "legally formulated".

3. The role of practical writing

(1) leadership and management role;

② Publicity and education function;

③ The role of bridges and ties;

④ Basic and voucher functions.

Meet the language requirements and expressions of practical writing.

1. Language requirements for applied writing

① Accuracy. Accuracy is the most basic and highest requirement for practical writing language. Some people call it the "first requirement" of practical writing language. To realize this requirement, we must first have an accurate concept, grasp the sense of proportion, carefully analyze the meaning of words, carefully select the head words and use quasi-qualified modifiers. Strive to accurately reflect the actual situation. 2 simple. Practical writing language requires short words, straightforward expression and concise words to avoid tedious repetition. ③ Procedural. In practical writing, the style of official documents is modular, and so are some special terms of official documents. 4 simple. Practical writing focuses on practicality and is written to solve practical problems, so the language should be simple and easy to understand. ⑤ appropriateness. Appropriateness refers to being cautious and serious about expressing objective things in writing.

2. The expression of practical writing

(1) narrative. Narrative is the basic expression of applied writing. In the application article, narrative is mainly used to explain the background and introduce the basic situation of the people and units involved in the article; Introduce the development and change process of characters experience and things; The relationship between things, etc. To provide factual basis for the evaluation and discussion of things. 2 description. Description is one of the main forms of official documents. It is mainly used to explain the shape, structure, nature, characteristics, causes, relationships and functions of things, and to express people's experiences and characteristics. 3 discussion. The purpose of the discussion is to explain a point and to convince readers. Practical writing mainly evaluates and judges people or things through discussion, clarifies positions, viewpoints, policy principles and decision-making propositions in dealing with certain official activities or social affairs, and explains "why".

Insist on cultivating applied writers

1. Ideological and political quality

(1) Strengthen theoretical cultivation and improve policy level.

Whether the author has a high theoretical literacy and ideological and political level is an important factor in writing applied articles such as administrative documents and judicial documents. Therefore, in order to write practical writing well, the author must strengthen the cultivation of political theory and constantly improve the level of ideological understanding.

(2) Strong enterprising spirit.

Practical writing writers should love their profession, establish a sense of professional honor, and exert greater enthusiasm and creativity in practical writing activities.

(3) Have a noble professional ethics.

Practical writing writers should adhere to the requirements of moral quality, constantly realize their responsibilities to society and people through their own professional practice, gradually form their own moral psychology, moral concepts, moral standards and moral ideals closely related to their professional practice, and finally form a sense of moral responsibility for their profession, so as to write high-quality practical writing.

2. Cultural and professional qualities

(1) has extensive knowledge.

Practical writing writers should have knowledge of social science and natural science. Understand and master these two aspects as much as possible, so as to read widely and dabble extensively.

(2) Proficient in this industry.

The author should be proficient in the business of his own department and industry. In addition to mastering traditional work experience, he should also pay attention to learning modern management knowledge and scientific and technological knowledge.

(3) Solid writing skills.

Practical writers should read more, watch more and practice more, and master the basic skills of writing when they understand the writing rules and are familiar with the writing format, so as to have excellent writing ability.

On the basis of the above conditions, a good application article came into being.