The importance of nominalisation in technical writing

What is nominalisation?

• Converting nouns into verbs

• Converting verbs or adjectives into nouns

• Converting nouns into adjectives

• Converting adjectives into verbs

Why is nominalisation valuable in technical writing?

• It emphasizes the action performed by the researcher

• It shifts focus to the process or result

• It makes sentences longer

• It reduces the formality of the text

What is one effect of nominalisation mentioned in the script?

• It decreases clarity

• It emphasizes actions

• It enhances formality

What is a potential downside of overusing nominalisation?

• It makes the text too informal

• It leads to dense and abstract writing

• It simplifies the vocabulary

• It reduces the length of sentences

What did the speaker suggest about using nominalisation effectively?

• It should be used excessively

• It should be avoided in technical writing

• It should be used judiciously

• It should replace all verbs and adjectives