Zum angemessenen Schriftsprachgebrauch im Nähe- und Distanzbereich

In order to gain insights into sensitivity to register, a study was conducted in which students in vocational training were assigned a special editorial task requiring them to revise a fictitious friend’s job application. The letter was filled with various colloquial expressions. The results showed that all participants suggested modifications, revealing a certain sensitivity to register. On the other hand, the relatively high number of unsuccessful correction attempts by students indicated that they frequently lacked the linguistic resources to adapt the register appropriately.