Strengthening Your Argument with a Formal Writing Style

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of writing in a formal style to enhance the credibility of arguments. It contrasts formal and informal writing, highlighting the need for precise language and the avoidance of contractions and slang. The tutorial provides practical exercises for revising text to maintain a formal tone, focusing on word choice and sentence structure. It concludes with tips for ensuring arguments are presented in a formal, credible manner.

What are contractions, and why are they not acceptable in formal writing?

Explain the significance of word choice in maintaining a formal writing style.

How can revising informal language improve the effectiveness of an argument?