ACTIVE WRITING | Using a formal register in essays
- As a type of academic writing, essays should generally use a formal register.
- don’t use contractions or abbreviations.
- don’t use colloquialisms.
- be objective.
- use more formal vocabulary choices.
- use more complex sentences, rather than always joining clauses with and, but or so.
- However, it’s no longer common for people – However, in some places in Europe, it is no longer common for people to live with their extended family.
- Their families would live in each other’s pockets. – their families would know each other well
- I think traditional values are important in Jordan. – traditional values remain extremely important in countries like Jordan
- Obviously, the world is changing very fast. – Without doubt, the world is changing very rapidly
ARE TRADITIONAL VALUES HELPFUL IN NAVIGATING MODERN LIFE?
- For example, many older people would say that you should always put your family first, and prioritise their needs over anything else.
- Similarly, many people in Europe do not know their neighbours in the way they used to.
- Having said all this, traditional values remain extremely important in countries like Jordan.
- For example, working hard is no less necessary in the modern world, even if we may work different hours, or online rather than in an office.
- In conclusion, while our circumstances may change, our basic moral code should not.