Writing in college and writing in the workplace are two very different types of writing. When you write in the workplace you are required to be as professional as possible, adhering to strict company protocol and remembering chain of command within the workplace. In college your writing is often more casual, allowing you to more easily express your feelings and ideas without worry. Even when writing research related papers you still are not held back by the rigged structure of corporate America, not needing to be ever mindful of your place within the company and if the person you are writing to is above or below you, or whether the document will follow you for the remainder of your career. Corporate America has a strict tone and structure that needs to be followed, a tone that is not typically evident in college writing. When I worked for General Motors Audit Services this summer, I was required to submit numerous reports to auditees, executives, Deloitte, and the SEC. There was no end to who might review it, and there was never a guarantee that my findings would not appear in court before a federal judge. So when you work for a company you need to make sure you write everything as if it might follow you for the next few years, and be presented before everyone possible. Writing is also an incredibly important aspect of the workplace beyond reports and government regulated audit practices. Writing can encourage employees, recognize great effort and achievements, build new clients, or even simply maintain the normal day to day operations. Well written documents or emails can have a vastly strong affect on how your co-workers or other employees perceive you. It is also completely necessary for a company to do while maintaining the normal working order of the company. Good communication helps a company; bad communication will hurt the company.