Using Formal English
Formal English is the language commonly used in business, government and academic settings. When used, it conveys a dignified and distinguished tone that paints the author as a professional.
Entries Tagged as 'formal writing'
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Richard Lanham’s Official Style Of Writing
Richard Lanham, a well-known scholar and teacher of writing, gave a name to the writing style found on many formal documents, such as those used in the fields of government, military, legal, finance and other similar sectors. He calls it “The Official Style,” a way of writing based on “the dominance of nouns and the atrophy of verbs.”
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Academic Writing Versus Popular Writing
Casual writing in the popular mainstream style is usually very different from the type required in academic settings. One is largely loose and informal, while the other is more conventional and strict. Whenever you write in either style, being mindful of these differences is necessary to keep the material consistent throughout its course.
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09.09
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Your Audience And The Level Of Formality In Your Writing
The level of formality of a piece of work can be determined by many things. Most important, however, are the expectations of your audience.
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