English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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• Avoid Subjectivity: Refrain from using personal pronouns and subjective language

   (e.g., "I think," "In my opinion").

• Use Neutral Language: Stick to factual and neutral language that conveys information

   without influencing the reader's perspective.

• Present Multiple Sides: Where applicable, present different viewpoints or aspects of

   a topic to provide a comprehensive understanding.

Example: "Research indicates that regular physical exercise reduces the risk of chronic

diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity" is an objective statement, whereas "I

believe everyone should exercise because it's good for you" is subjective.

3. Logical Order: Logical order refers to organizing information in a structured and

coherent manner so that each idea flows naturally into the next. This can include

chronological order, order of importance, cause and effect, or comparison and contrast. A

logical structure helps readers follow the argument or explanation easily, making the

information more accessible and understandable. It ensures that each point builds upon the

previous one.

• Chronological Order: Use when explaining a sequence of events or steps in a process

   (e.g., historical events, procedures).

• Order of Importance: Present ideas from most to least important or vice versa,

   depending on the emphasis desired.

• Cause and Effect: Show how one event or situation leads to another, clarifying

   relationships between ideas.

• Comparison and Contrast: Highlight similarities and differences between two or

    more subjects.