How can I write a non-fiction text in the appropriate form?
In English Language you may be asked to submit pieces of writing, often non-fiction, which you must write yourself. Often many people are worried about how creative they might have to be, but if you follow simple rules concerning the particular text then you can pick up many marks before how creative you are comes into play. You must consider a number of key things:
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Who is your target audience? What would be appropriate for them to read?
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What sort of language would be appropriate? Complex or simple words (complexity isn't always best)?
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Are there any conventions for the type of text I am writing (i.e. letters, newspapers and blogs), each unique type of text has its own unique conventions and often the more accurate the layout or approach you have, the more marks you can pick up.
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Can I use a variety of structural devices or am I limited due to the nature of the text? It doesn't matter if you can't use all the devices you want to in a text, but the ones you use should be appropriate.
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Don't dwell too much on the content; although creativity is very helpful and reads well, if you can use the appropriate writing techniques and devices then you are set for a good piece of writing.
