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    This document provides guidance on identifying the main point and purpose of a writing piece. The main point is the central idea the writer wants to convey, and should be stated as "the writer's main point is" rather than with intention verbs. The writer's main purpose is their intended effect or goal, such as to inform, explain, or persuade, and should be stated using intention verbs. Exam takers are advised to distinguish between a writer's main point and purpose in their responses.

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    This document provides guidance on identifying the main point and purpose of a writing piece. The main point is the central idea the writer wants to convey, and should be stated as "the writer's main point is" rather than with intention verbs. The writer's main purpose is their intended effect or goal, such as to inform, explain, or persuade, and should be stated using intention verbs. Exam takers are advised to distinguish between a writer's main point and purpose in their responses.

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    Communication Studies MODULE 1 7.11.15

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    This document provides guidance on identifying the main point and purpose of a writing piece. The main point is the central idea the writer wants to convey, and should be stated as "the writer's main point is" rather than with intention verbs. The writer's main purpose is their intended effect or goal, such as to inform, explain, or persuade, and should be stated using intention verbs. Exam takers are advised to distinguish between a writer's main point and purpose in their responses.

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    MODULE 1

    Gathering and Processing Information


    The Main Point

    In all writing pieces, the writer has a main point in which he/she wants to
    convey to the reader.
    Exam Tip: Whenever the candidate is stating the writers main point/idea it
    should never be stated as a verb with intention.
    Exam Tip: The main point should be stated as it is, for example, the
    writers main point is
    The main point should never be written as The writers main point is to
    The Writers Main Purpose

    This is really the intention of the writer and what the writer hopes to
    achieve.
    Exam Tip: The writers main point should be stated as a verb with
    intention.
    The writers main purpose may be to:
    1. Inform
    2. Explain
    3. Persuade
    4. Entertain
    5. Criticize
    6. Argue
    7. Explore
    8. Describe

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