the summary retains the key points made by the writers of the original report but omits most of the statistical data.
Full statistics can be cited separately if called upon.
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An important part of developing academic writing skills includes developing your own writing process. Your writing process includes all the steps you take from the time you receive a writing prompt to the time that you turn in a final draft for a grade.
Your process is going to develop from your own experiences, good and bad, and your work will reflect if your process still needs work.
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Which example has a more formal voice or academic style?
Bill's talking points revolved around highlighting government spending and he spent a majority of his time speaking on it, but his tone almost seemed mocking, while Jon's speech highlights were towards more common societal issues, but a majority of his speech was catered towards getting laughs and reactions from the audience.
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Just as speakers transmit emotion through voice, writers can transmit a range of attitudes through writing, from excited and humorous to somber and critical. These emotions create connections among the audience, the author, and the subject, ultimately building a relationship between the audience and the text.
The tone you convey to your audience should serve to create a connection between the audience and you.
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Content is also shaped by tone. When the tone matches the content, the audience will be more engaged, and you will build a stronger relationship with your readers.
Your tone must reflect your own interest in your topic and keep the audience engaged.
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After selecting an audience and a purpose, you must choose what information will make it to the page. Content may consist of examples, statistics, facts, anecdotes, testimonies, and observations, but no matter the type, the information must be appropriate and interesting for the audience and purpose.
Know what type of audience you are writing for and what the best technique to dispense that writing to them would be.
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