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Writing Informative Papers Across the...
Chapter Objectives
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This chapter introduces typical uses for informational writing in an academic community and presents strategies for success in informative writing across the disciplines.
The chapter objectives that follow will help you figure out whether you have really mastered the material presented in this chapter.
After reading this chapter and completing its exercises, you should be able to:
- explain to another student how the focus of informative writing is different from other forms discussed;
- explain to another student how informative writing is used in all three communities;
- use recommended strategies for developing and organizing informative topics;
- present information clearly and without bias;
- understand reader expectations for common informative assignments, such an interview paper, a short informative documented paper, a literature review, a lab report, an abstract, an annotated bibliography, or an informative essay exam.
If, as you read through these objectives, you can already tell you need to review the chapter again or work on the exercises provided in the handbook, please do so. Once you feel confident that you have a solid understanding of the material, proceed to the exercises that accompany this chapter on the Web site.
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