formal writing

Question 1

what is formal writing?

Answer 1

Researchers write formally when presenting their research to others, in the form of a report, article or research paper

Question 2

what should formal writing include?

Answer 2

1. Structuring the research report, e.g. an introduction, the main body of the study (methods and results) and a conclusion
2. Justifying each decision made in the research process, e.g. the appropriateness of methods chosen
3. Building an argument that presents all evidence