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  Writing reports


Your purpose for your writing may be to:
  • show that you understand certain theories
  • show that you can do independent research
  • apply a specific theory to a new topic
  • provide information


Length:
    Before you start writing, you will need to think about the length of the assignment in relation to the time available.




Tone:
    In everyday writing to friends, you probably use a casual tone, but academic writing including essays and reports, a more formal tone should be used. If your instructor asks you to express yourself freely, you may be able to use an informal style.




1st Person:
    Since a formal essay is not a personal outpouring, you should try to keep it from becoming "I-centered."   Occasionally, you may use the first-person pronoun to express your opinion, as long as it is backed with evidence. If an argument is clear and self-supporting, however, there is no need to use such phrases as "In my view."





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