Objects to move
- common use of low frequency, complex vocabulary
- focus on simple, high frequency words
- frequent use of the passive voice
- stresses using the active voice with action verbs
- uses full forms
- can use contractions
- employs long, complex sentences
- sentences are short and simple to make the texts easier to read
- uses highly technical terminology
- in general avoids highly technical terms
- strives to be objective
- can be objective but is often subjective
- formats documents in paragraphs with tables, graphs and charts
- uses a layout that avoids dense text and stresses the use of white space, bullet points, numbers, tables and headings
- uses a formal tone
- uses a neutral tone
- avoids personal pronouns as they impinge upon objectivity
- tends to use personal pronouns to increase proximity to the audience
- verbose
- concise
Academic writing genre |
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Workplace writing genre |
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Vocabulary |
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Voice |
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Contractions |
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Sentence length |
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Technical terms |
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Objectivity |
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Format |
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Formality |
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Personalisation |
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Style |
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