FINAL EXAMS Flashcards
Text information
written language to convey messages
Descriptive text
Detailed information
Informative text
Educative/ informs readers
- facts, statistics & explanation
Instructive text
Step by step instruction to complete a task
Persuasive Text
To convince the reader
Clarity & percision
text must be clear and concise with proper grammar
Portability & permanence
text can be easily shared both physical and digital formats
- accessible all across various platforms
Structure & organization
text should be organized hierarchically
- heading, subheadings, paragraphs etc
Formal source
reliable & peer reviewed / published by recognized institutions
Informal sources
opinions, observations and commentary
- NOT reliable for academic/ formal settings