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 Feature Workplace writing genre
    Vocabulary
        Voice
            Contractions
                Sentence length
                    Technical terms
                        Objectivity
                            Format
                                Formality
                                    Personalisation
                                        Style