INFORMATIVE
WRITING
Informative writing is purely factual,
you are not trying to persuade the
audience
It aims to provide information to your
audience on a specific topic
Things to incorporate in your writing
◦ Statistics data: Numerical information, for example, in 2015, 50%of individuals
were obese.
◦ Facts: things that are 100% true – The Australian flag has stars on it.
◦ Anecdotal evidence/examples: this includes your personal stories or
experiences, case study or theoretical situation. For example, museums have
historical things of value for others to view. I saw the remnants of the Titanic at
the museum.
◦ Quotations: use quotes from experts, book, documentaries or other reliable
sources. This will make your writing sound more accurate. For example, Dr Patel
says “smoking makes your lungs weak”.
Structure
•Begins with a general classification or definition
•Lists a sequence of related information about
the topic
•Ends with a concluding comment.
Potential topics
◦ The Power of Writing as a Form of Expression: Explore
the significance of writing as a means of expressing
thoughts, emotions, and creativity. Discuss how writing can
be therapeutic and cathartic, and its role in self-discovery and
personal growth.
◦ The Impact of Artistic Pursuits
on Mental Health: Investigate the
relationship between engaging in
artistic pursuits, such as writing,
and its potential positive effects
on mental health. Cite scientific
studies and real-life examples
that demonstrate how creativity
can promote well-being.
◦The Evolution of Writing Instruments: Trace the
history of writing instruments, from traditional pen and
paper to modern digital tools. Highlight the
advancements that have revolutionized the way
people write and the impact of technology on
creativity.
◦ Education: think about how
education has changed in this era.
We no longer follow the traditional
norms and modes of learning – pen
to paper, it has adapted to a more
hands-on and practical approach.
How effective is it?
◦ Pathetic fallacy: a literary device in which the emotions or mood of characters or the atmosphere in a
narrative are reflected or mirrored by the natural environment or weather, creating a symbolic
connection between the external setting and the internal feelings of the characters. Eg: Dark and Stormy
Night: In a classic mystery or horror story, a dark and stormy night can reflect the feelings of fear,
◦ Diction: language. Formal, informal, colloquial,
◦ Fallacies: A fallacy is a display of faulty reasoning that makes an argument invalid, or a faulty belief
based on an unsound argument. Example: “People have been trying for centuries to prove that God
exists. But no one has yet been able to prove it. Therefore, God does not exist.”