1. Inform and Explain

2. What kind of writing is it?!?
This type of writing skill is not just a skill one needs to make it through school. This is the type of writing you will need in many careers!

3. Examples… Advertisers Real estate agents Nurses Teachers
Bloggers
Journalists
Scientists
Police officers
Court reporters
Technical writers
Secretaries
Librarians
Advertisers
Real estate agents
Nurses
Teachers
School board members
Researchers
Civic leaders

4. What if I don’t have a job in any of those fields?
Well, you may still need to do the following:
On a job interview, you may be asked to write why you are a good candidate for the position.
You may find yourself writing a letter to your landlord explaining why you need to terminate your lease agreement early.

5. You may also have to…
Write your credit card company explaining a mistake in the statement
Write your health insurer to explain why a procedure should be covered
Write a letter to the town board explaining an unfair practice you wish to be changed.

6. Ideas for Inform and Explain
explain the particular topic, for example explaining the rules of a particular game.
the history of…
explain how to…
something you should know about______ is …