style+and+formality

__ STYLE AND FORMALITY __ Academic style: The English language used in academic tasks, particularly in written ones, is a little different from our every day spoken language. The main difference between these two are: Everyday spoken language is informal, has a subjective focus, uses strong, unqualified statements, the words are used imprecisely and it uses active voice. On the other hand Academic style uses formal language, has an objective focus, uses cautious but inclusive statement, the words are used precisely and it uses passive voice.

Formal Versus Informal Language: Different types of writing require different levels of formality. A report, a project, an assignment are generally written in a formal style. What makes something formal is:  §  Use of passive voice  §  Few personal pronouns  §  Use of neutral words

Formal verbs Informal verbs Set up establish Gone up increased Found out determined Looking into investigating Brought up raised Come up create