Does School Writing , ‘O’ Level In Particular, Reflect Priorities Of The Work Place?

Abstract

This article publishes the results of a study conducted in Gweru Urban in 1988-1989 on the apparent mismatch between school and workplace writing. The objective of the study was to establish whether in fact there is a mismatch between school and workplace writing tasks as alleged by 'O' level school leavers and employers. The focus of the study was, therefore, on types of writing tasks taught at school, particularly at 'O' level, and those produced and required. at workplaces.