Instructions for thisAssignment

Purpose:

• Demonstrate the importance of clarity and organization in informal/formal written communication
• Demonstrate ability to edit different styles of written communication

Task(s):

Instructions for thisAssignment

Select at least three examples of writing from different kinds of sources, such as a government Web site, a textbook, a popular magazine, and a novel. According to the style characteristics discussed in this unit, how would you characterize the style of each? Select a paragraph to rewrite in a different stylefor example, if the style is formal, make it informal; if the selection is written in active voice, make it passive.