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Key Features of Informational Texts

The document outlines key features of information texts, emphasizing the use of neutral language, clear layout, and the inclusion of facts and statistics. It highlights the importance of diction, typography, and images in enhancing understanding. Additionally, it stresses the need to distinguish between general information and specific details.

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Key Features of Informational Texts

The document outlines key features of information texts, emphasizing the use of neutral language, clear layout, and the inclusion of facts and statistics. It highlights the importance of diction, typography, and images in enhancing understanding. Additionally, it stresses the need to distinguish between general information and specific details.

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KEY FEATURES OF INFORMATION TEXTS

 Neutral language: aiming to inform above all else, the register should be formal
or semi-formal, the language accessible and the tone neutral.
 Diction: some informational texts are aimed at particular readers and
employ technical terms or specialist language – watch out for jargon, which may
not communicate clearly.
 Layout: these kinds of texts normally have a clear, easy to understand layout.
They might use box-outs, lists, bullet points, page dividers and other
organizational features to help guide you step-by-step through the text. Some
informational texts are non-linear.
 Facts and Statistics: presented in all kinds of ways: percentages; graphs; charts
or numbers. Look for credible sources that are cited.
 Typography: look for fonts, capitalizations, bold or italicized words, underlined
words, or other features that help emphasize key points.
 Images: often in the form of diagrams, images should reinforce the written text or
be broken into step-by-step guides. They may be simplified.
 Information: although this goes without saying, you should differentiate
between general information and specific details.

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