GPCOM FINALS

• Formal writing


  Complex and thorough, uses longer sentences, introduces, elaborates on and concludes main points, uses full words not contractions or abbreviations, objective, states main points confidently and offers full support of arguments, very few emotions included
• Informal writing


  Conversational, may use slang or figures of speech, includes more personal or emotional tone, speaks directly to audience using words like 'you' or 'your', uses short or incomplete sentences, uses contractions and abbreviations, aims to be simple and concise
• The choice of formal or informal writing style depends on the tone you're trying to set, the audience, and the topic of the article
• Use formal style for more serious, objective topics, and informal style when comfortable and familiar with the readers